Official: Chigozie Udoji Signs Two - Year Deal With Aris, Bags Hat - Trick On Debut

Published: July 22, 2013

Through a statement on its official website, Greece Super League outfit Aris Thessaloniki has announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Chigozie Udoji.

Born on July 16, 1986 in Lagos, Udoji, who has caps for Bulgaria Under 21 team, has penned a two - year contract which keeps him in Central Macedonia until the summer of 2015.

''I am glad that everything went well and I signed my new contract. My move to Aris is an important step in my career.

''I come to one of the large groups of Greek football and try to help her with all my strength.

''I know very well the amazing atmosphere that Aris creates in games. An atmosphere that I lived as a rival and now will live as a team player,'' Udoji tols the official website, arisfc.gr.

The former Platanias and Asteras Tripolis ace bagged a hat trick on his debut yesterday, Sunday in a test game against National Gazoros.

Introduced by manager Giannis Chatzinikolaou after 59 minutes, Udoji was on target in the 60th, 66th and 77th minute in the 3 - 1 victory recorded by the God of War.