Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Kelechi Nwakali has agreed a transfer to a new European club, 24 hours after Barnsley confirmed the Nigeria international's departure.
Nwakali mutually agreed to terminate his contract with the League One club, one year before it was due to expire, paving the way for the midfielder to move on.
This website understands that Nwakali has arrived in Cyprus to complete the formalities of his move to First Division side Omonia 29is Maiou.
The transfer is subject to a routine medical, which is expected to take place in the coming days, with Omonia 29is Maiou currently focused on Friday evening's league clash against Krasava ENY Ypsonas FC.
Should he successfully complete his medical, Nwakali will sign a one-year contract with Omonia 29is Maiou, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026-2027 season.
The 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner leaves Barnsley after making 30 appearances in all competitions for the Reds, scoring once and providing one assist.
A product of Diamond Academy, Nwakali earned a move to Arsenal after starring at the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup, where he captained the Golden Eaglets to their fifth world title.
During his time with Arsenal, Nwakali enjoyed loan spells at MVV Maastricht, VVV Venlo and Porto before joining Spanish side SD Huesca on a permanent transfer in 2019.
The 28-year-old has also represented Alcorcón, Ponferradina and Chaves during his career.
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