Arsenal are on the verge of finishing the signing of Kelechi Nwakali, dubbed a 'Nigerian wonderkid', from the Diamond football Academy for a fee of £3m,the Mirror reports.
The 18-year-historic midfielder has reportedly been a protracted-time period goal for the Gunners, after catching the attention of Arsenal scouts during the U17 FIFA World Cup in Chile last summer time, in which he performed a big role in helping the Nigerian part claim the trophy, as well as selecting up an award for participant of the tournament.
According to further reports from The Express, the younger Nigerian flew into London as early as January to bear a scientific, as good as discussing personal phrases with the club.
According to further reports from The Express, the younger Nigerian flew into London as early as January to bear a scientific, as good as discussing personal phrases with the club.
Due to a extend in visa affirmation nevertheless, the deal wasn't released to the media until March, when Nwakali was quoted as pronouncing: "I simply got here again from London, i've signed a 5-year contract with Arsenal.
"So many groups had been inquisitive about me but it has been my dream at a gentle age to play for Arsenal.”
The delay for the finalisation of the transfer has also been put all the way down to the age of Nwakali, with the club being compelled to wait unless the player turned 18 this month to formally disclose their new signing.
The delay for the finalisation of the transfer has also been put all the way down to the age of Nwakali, with the club being compelled to wait unless the player turned 18 this month to formally disclose their new signing.
The participant is keen to show his worth by way of staking a claim for first staff football at the Emirates: "i am going to Arsenal to work and try to be the great i will be able to.
"With God whatever is feasible, to work rough to justify my declare for first team football."
despite being trialled by means of Manchester city, as well as checked out with the aid of German giants Bayern Munich, the younger Nigerian has expressed his desire to work beneath Arsene Wenger, with the box-to-box midfielder additionally being compared to membership legend and former captain Patrick Vieira.