James Arinze: Nigerian teenager completes switch to FC Midtjylland from FC Ebedei

By Wale Mustapha

Nigerian teenage sensation, James Arinze has completed his move to Danish Superliga side, FC Midtjylland from their FC Ebedei, Nigeriafootball.ng reports.

Arinze who has since been unveiled by the club will begin his development from U19 side following in the footsteps of other Nigerians who have joined Midtjylland in the past including Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika and most recently, Jamiu Musibaudeen.

FC Ebedei has being the Nigerian partners with the Danish club with the relationship spanning into two decades.

Arinze who was formerly a striker before switching to an attacking midfielder has expressed delight with his move as he’s looking forward to team up with other Nigerian in Midtjylland youth teams.

One of Arinze’s goals in the future is to play in the English Premier League like fellow FC Ebedei products Obafemi Martins, Frank Onyeka and Paul Onuachu.

“It means a lot to me, and it has been a goal since I was very small. Now it’s about working even harder so I can achieve more of my goals,” Arinze told FC Midtjylland official website.

“My biggest dream is to end up in the Premier League, but before then I know that there are many steps that need to be taken.

“I know the boys from Ebedei; Isa Musa, Obule Sunday Moses and Mark Ugboh. The boys can help me and give me good advice on how to deal with the cold and other cultural differences, for example.”