Barnsley Football Club have announced the signing of 26 year old Nigeria international midfielder Kelechi Nwakali from relegated Portuguese side G.D Chavez on a three year deal, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
“We are delighted to confirm the signing of Nigerian International midfielder Kelechi Nwakali from G.D Chaves for an undisclosed fee subject to visa and international clearance”, a statement on the official website of the club reads.
The League One ( third division) side will be hoping he help fire them to promotion after a disappointing campaign last time out where they finished 17th. They have a long standing interest in the Nigerian.
Back in 2015 after winning the best player at the U17 World Cup, Nwakali was signed by Arsenal but left the club three years ago after failing to make the grades. He spent two years at Spanish side Huesca before his contract was terminated in 2021 over indiscipline.
He returned late from international duty with Nigeria at the AFCON. He moved to Portuguese side Chavez last season and was fined by the club after was pictured using his phone on the substitute bench after he was subbed off during the game that sealed their relegation.
