A member of the Nigeria U17 team to the recently concluded 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup Abba Bichi has signed a one year deal with option of a further two years with Spanish Laliga side Valencia, Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal.
Bichi will join the U18 team of the the Laliga side from where his progress will determine if he will be promoted to the first team and that will trigger a three years extension.
The inclusion of Bichi in the Nigeria U17 team for the championship caused an uproar in Nigeria with many of the opinion that his father who is the head of the Nigeria security attached to the president Yusuf Bichi Magaji influenced his selection in the team.
At the tournament proper the player didn’t get to play any game as Nigeria crashed out of the round of 16 to the surprise of many who have tipped the five times champions for the title base on their past antecedents.
In an exclusive chat with Opera News Hub in Abuja, an elated Bichi confirmed the move and termed it that as a dream come true to develop his game in Spain and he hopes that he will progress in the country known for her sublime football talents.
“It is a good thing to sign for Valencia. I feel happy and proud because finally I can have one of the most advanced football community right in my door step and I can develop my game tremendously,” Bichi said.
