The impending summer transfer of highly rated Nigerian teen Zadok Yohanna of Swedish side AIK has taken a different turn not envisaged by anyone in the last 72 hours, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal.
The 18 year old winger has become one of the hottest young prospects in European football following a series of outstanding performances in Sweden this season, attracting growing attention from top clubs across the continent.
Sources close to the situation indicate that a long list of clubs from the Premier League, Bundesliga and France have also entered the race to sign the Nigerian wonderkid in recent months.
We further gathered that a number of European clubs have already held meetings and discussions with the player’s representatives Roni Layous and Ayi Muhammed regarding the future of the highly rated winger.
Known for his explosive pace, flair, dribbling ability, and fearless attacking style, Zadok is widely viewed as one of the best emerging wingers outside Europe’s top five leagues.
Despite strong interest from multiple European sides, Real Madrid have now reportedly joined the race and are believed to be seriously evaluating a potential move for the highly rated youngster as part of the club’s long term strategy focused on elite young talents worldwide.
People familiar with the situation suggest that initial contacts have already taken place, while AIK remain fully aware of the rapidly growing market surrounding their star player.
According to sources, AIK are demanding a transfer fee in the region of €30 million to consider selling Zadok Yohanna, a figure that would make him one of the most expensive transfers in Scandinavian football history.
The Swedish club reportedly see the Nigerian winger as a generational talent and are under no pressure to sell immediately, especially with several major European clubs continuing to push for his signature.
Zadok Yohanna’s rise continues to attract attention across world football. From Nigeria to Sweden, and now heavily linked with Real Madrid and Europe’s elite clubs, the young winger’s journey is only just beginning.
He will be having his first taste of senior international football this month, after making the list of players called up by the coach of Nigeria Eric Chelle for the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in London.
Daniel Martins
