Arsenal have announced the transfer of Nigerian youngster, Kelechi Nwakali, from Diamond Football Academy.
The 18-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Gunners, but will be sent out on loan to gain more experience.
“We have completed the signing of 18-year-old attacking midfielder
Kelechi Nwakali from the Diamond Football Academy in Nigeria,” the
Arsenal statement said.
“The Nigeria youth international captained his country to victory in
the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Chile last year, where he won the Player
of the Tournament award.
“Kelechi who joins us as a young professional, will look to gain experience with a loan move in the coming months.
“We would like to welcome him to the club.”
Arsenal confirm Nwakali is set for loan move
By Ifreke Inyang on August 5, 2016
Arsenal have announced the transfer of Nigerian youngster, Kelechi Nwakali, from Diamond Football Academy.
The 18-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Gunners, but will be sent out on loan to gain more experience.
“We have completed the signing of 18-year-old attacking midfielder
Kelechi Nwakali from the Diamond Football Academy in Nigeria,” the
Arsenal statement said.
“The Nigeria youth international captained his country to victory in
the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Chile last year, where he won the Player
of the Tournament award.
“Kelechi who joins us as a young professional, will look to gain experience with a loan move in the coming months.
“We would like to welcome him to the club.”