Club Brugge set to make Nigerian youngster most expensive signing

The Belgian champions are near beating Serie A giants AC Milan to the signature of one in every of Nigeria’s most recognised younger midfielders in Europe

Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika is on the verge of becoming a member of Membership Brugge from Danish high division facet FC Midtjylland if experiences popping out of Belgium are something to go by.

In line with the authoritative HBVL, Membership Brugge have submitted a 9 million euros bid to Midtjylland for the switch of Onyedika.

It’s believed that FCM, that earlier rejected a €4 million supply from AC Milan, have accepted the deal.

Onyedika has featured for each minute in all six league matches this season for FCM, together with the 0-2 residence defeat to AGF final weekend.

However the 21-year-old midfielder has not been coaching with the FCM first staff since Thursday, along with his imminent departure the possible excuse for his absence.

Ought to Membership Brugge full the €9 million transfer for Onyedika, the younger defensive midfielder will change into the joint-most costly signing within the membership’s historical past.

Solely when signing younger Ghanaian ahead Kamal Sowah from Leicester Metropolis final 12 months have Brugge cough out 9 million for a participant.

Onyedika might additionally change into some of the high-profile departures for FC Midtjylland.

Solely on two earlier events – Frank Onyeka and Jens Cajuste (each €10m, 2021) – have FCM acquired greater than €9m for a sale of their historical past.

Midtjylland acquired Onyedika nearly without spending a dime from Nigerian companion membership FC Ebedei in 2019. The versatile midfielder is presently valued at €5 million (Transfermarkt).