Porto Agree Deal To Sign Arsenal Whizkid Nwakali On Loan, No Option To Buy Clause
Published: June 30, 2018Portuguese setup Porto have agreed a deal to sign former Nigeria U20 international Kelechi Nwakali on loan for the 2018-2019 season, his elder brother and agent Allwell Nwakali has exclusively informed allnigeriasoccer.com.
The attacking midfielder jetted out to Portugal on Friday, June 29 to begin pre-season preparations with Porto.
Porto wanted to include an option to buy clause but Arsenal stood their ground as the talented Nigerian could be part of their first team plans in future.
''Kelechi is on his way to Portugal now, he left Nigeria last night. Everything is in order, he will play on loan for Porto for the 2018-2019 season,'' Allwell Nwakali told allnigeriasoccer.com.
''By the grace of God, this time, we expect him to get his work permit after the end of the season and a call-up to the Nigeria national team.
''I believe he will do well at Porto, they wanted to include an option to buy but Arsenal refused to accept the offer.''
''By the grace of God, this time, we expect him to get his work permit after the end of the season and a call-up to the Nigeria national team.
''I believe he will do well at Porto, they wanted to include an option to buy but Arsenal refused to accept the offer.''
Kelechi Nwakali made 64 appearances across all competitions for VVV Venlo and MVV, scoring 8 goals and providing six assists while he was on loan in the Netherlands.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Latest News
- Confirmed team news: Super Eagles defender doubtful for Rangers huge game against Celtic
- 'He's really exceptional' - Former Serie A top scorer hails Osimhen for his aerial prowess
- Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Leicester, Ipswich interested in Luton Town's 10-goal striker Adebayo
- Udinese U19 captain Nwachukwu names Real Madrid and Liverpool centre-backs as his role models
- Arsenal winger beats 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Akande to win Premier League award
- Crystal Palace open to accepting N90b plus add-ons for Man Utd, Chelsea-linked Nigerian winger
- Did Boniface's Bayer smash European record? UEFA confirms longest unbeaten run record held by Celtic
- 'Yes, we made history' - UEL POTW nominee Lookman reacts to goal, facing Tella and Boniface's Bayer in final
- After goal against Marseille, Lookman emulates Nigerian trio who played for Arsenal, Chelsea, Monaco
- Newcastle in contact with Bournemouth over signing of Chelsea academy product of Nigerian descent
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football