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Free agents: Top Super Eagles stars with expiring contracts this summer

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Free agents: Top Super Eagles stars with expiring contracts this summer

Soccernet.ng highlights under the names of some Nigerian internationals who’re seeing out the final days at their current golf equipment.

Anthony Nwakaeme

Switch worth: €5 million
Age: 33
Place: Left-winger

Anthony Nwakaeme is likely one of the most outstanding Nigerian footballers who shall be searching for a brand new membership this switch window if Turkish league champions Trabzonspor fail to reverse their resolution to let the attacker go away.

Nwakaeme’s 13 targets and ten assists in 30 matches have been essential to serving to Trabzonspor win their first Tremendous Lig title in nearly 4 many years.

However the Black Sea Storms refused to satisfy the attacker’s contractual calls for and can watch the 33-year-old depart unceremoniously after 4 years of meritorious service.

**Anthony Nwakaeme celebrates after scoring for Trabzonspor**

Mikel Agu

Market worth: €1 million
Age: 29
Place: Defensive midfielder

Mikel Agu joined Spanish decrease division aspect CF Fuenlabrada in January after Portuguese membership Vitoria Guimaraes launched him.

However the Spaniards have determined in opposition to extending the six-month deal for the previous FC Porto star, forcing him again into the unemployment waters.

Leon Balogun

Market worth: €800k
Age: 31
Place: Centre-back

Leon Balogun loved a memorable 2021-22 season, enjoying his half as Rangers reached the finals of the Europa League, completed runners-up within the Premiership, and lifted the Scottish Cup.

However Rangers surprisingly turned down the choice to increase the Tremendous Eagles defender’s contract by a 12 months, and each events have already mentioned their goodbyes.

Took me a while, however finally it’s time for me to say goodbye …
Thanks to each single soul on the membership working their socks of, ensuring me and the boys can deal with acting at our greatest. Lots of whom we work with every day… pic.twitter.com/fxsSzvyMRW
— Leon Balogun (@LeonBalogun) June 18, 2022

Abdullahi Shehu

Market worth: €800k
Age: 29
Place: Proper-back

Abdullahi Shehu’s destiny was in all probability determined when he obtained a crimson card within the ultimate of the Cypriot Cup, forcing Omonia Nikosia to play almost all the ninety minutes of the encounter in opposition to Ethnikos Achanas with ten males.

Omonia Nikosia managed to win the trophy, and Shehu apologised, however his contract won’t be renewed.

The Tremendous Eagles full-back penned an emotional goodbye message to the membership’s followers two nights in the past.

Daniel Akpeyi

Market worth: €650k
Age: 35
Place: Goalkeeper

At age 35, Daniel Akpeyi continues to be making nice saves between the sticks and is among the many greatest shot-stoppers within the DSTV Premiership.

The Nigeria worldwide conceded solely seven targets and saved 5 clear sheets in 12 league matches for Kaizer Chiefs.

However the South African aspect is seeking to refresh their goalkeeping division with youthful palms and can present Akpeyi the exit doorways within the coming days.

Anthony Ujah

Market worth: €500k
Age: 31
Place: Centre-forward

Anthony Ujah joined Union Berlin in 2019 and remained a giant hit with the followers of the Iron Ones.

However having recovered from the damage that blighted the 2020-21 season for him, the seven-cap Tremendous Eagles ahead solely made three Bundesliga appearances within the just-concluded marketing campaign.

Union Berlin have a brand new Nigerian prince in Taiwo Awoniyi and are nicely ready for Ujah’s departure this summer season.

Notable mentions

Aminu Umar
Market worth: €500k
Age: 27
Place: Left winger
Membership: Caykur Rizespor

Suleiman Abdullahi
Market worth: €400m
Age: 25
Place: Centre-forward
Membership: Union Berlin

Efe Ambrose
Market worth: €350k
Age: 33
Place: Centre-back
Membership: St. Johnstone

Vibrant Enobakhare
Market worth: €300k
Age: 24
Place: Centre-forward
Membership: Hapoel Jerusalem