Serie A new boys closing in on Super Eagles prospect

The Grigiorossi have been on Dessers’ heels in current weeks, however they’re additionally near securing a transfer for an additional participant of Nigerian descent 

Newly-promoted Serie A facet Cremonese are near sealing a transfer for Nigeria-eligible defender Emmanuel Aiwu from Fast Vienna.

Aiwu spent most of his youth at Austrian second-tier facet Admira Wacker, and he later joined up with Bundesliga facet Fast Vienna final 12 months.

The versatile 21-year-old rapidly turned an integral a part of the setup in Vienna. Aiwu made 36 appearances for the Grün-Weißen, nicking two targets and two assists.

Aiwu’s shows have attracted consideration from newly-promoted Serie A facet Cremonese, who’re additionally in scorching pursuit of Tremendous Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers.

In accordance with Soccer Italia, Cremonese are near finishing a switch for the Austria-born defender.

Aiwu is of course a center-back, however he can play at right-back and defensive midfield positions.

If the deal goes by, the 21-year-old might present Cremonese coach Massimiliano Alvini with a wide range of choices in protection subsequent season. And Aiwu could be becoming a member of David Okereke because the second participant of Nigerian descent within the membership.

Aiwu is of Nigerian descent, however he at the moment performs for the Austrian youth staff. Nonetheless, he might nonetheless swap allegiances to Nigeria as per FIFA guidelines.