“I know he’s quality” – Club Brugge boss confirms the record signing of Super Eagles hopeful

The reigning champions of Belgian First Division A have crushed different suitors, together with Italy’s AC Milan, to the signing of certainly one of Nigeria’s rising expertise

It’s nonetheless awaiting an official announcement, however Belgian high division aspect Membership Brugge have signed younger Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika from Danish membership FC Midtjylland.

Soccernet.ng had earlier reported that Membership Brugge and Italian Serie A giants AC Milan have been the frontrunners for the signature of Onyedika.

Whereas the 21-year-old favoured becoming a member of certainly one of Italy’s most profitable golf equipment, the Milanese couldn’t match Midtjylland’s monetary calls for for the teen. FCB have now gained the race for Onyedika’s signature.

In critical want of a defensive midfielder, Membership Brugge have agreed to half with a reported 9 million euros to signal Onyedika. That switch charge would make the Tremendous Eagles hopeful the Belgian aspect’s joint-most costly buy in historical past.

Confirming the deal after guiding Membership Brugge to a 3-1 win at Sporting Charleroi on Friday, membership supervisor Carl Hoefkens reveals he can’t wait to welcome Onyedika to the Jan Breydel Stadium.

Towards Charleroi, Hoefkens deployed Ghanaian full-back Denis Odoi as a makeshift defensive midfielder. And the 43-year-old couldn’t disguise his pleasure on the prospect of getting high quality reinforcement.

“I hope to see him (Onyedika) very quickly with us,” Hoefkens mentioned, as per Walfoot.

“I simply need to work with the perfect gamers potential. I do know he’s high quality, so I’m wanting ahead to it.”

Onyedika has proven his high quality during the last couple of years that includes for FC Midtjylland within the UEFA Champions League, the Europa League, and the Danish high flight.