Official: Four-time Belgian Cup winners Gent sign Super Eagles prospect

The previous Belgian Professional League champions have crushed West Ham to the signing of the German-Nigerian defender

2015 Belgian Jupiler League winners KAA Gent have introduced the signing of Jordan Torunarigha from Hertha Berlin SC on a everlasting deal.

Premier League facet West Ham have been additionally reportedly inquisitive about Torunarigha, however Gent has gained the race to the previous Germany under-21 worldwide.

Torunarigha initially joined Gent on mortgage in January, that includes in 15 matches and serving to the Buffalos win the Belgian Cup – the membership’s fourth in historical past.

And that profitable spell has satisfied Gent to cough out €4.5 million for the Nigeria Soccer Federation goal to hitch completely.

Talking concerning the signing of Torunarigha, Gent’s chief scout Samuel Cárdenas mentioned: “Everybody at KAA Gent is delighted with Jordan’s arrival. His qualities rapidly grew to become obvious. He met our expectations from the primary sport.

“Jordan has proven how effectively he matches into this staff, each on and off the pitch. After some nice moments with him final season, we stay up for many extra!”

With the transfer, Torunarigha has ended his 16-year affiliation with Hertha BSC, a membership he joined as an eight-year-old. His father, Ojokolo Torunarigha, a former Taking pictures Stars of Ibadan star, coached the Berliners within the Nineties.

Torunarigha, 24, has inked a three-year deal that can preserve him tied to the Ghelamco Enviornment till 2025.