Per a brief statement on its official website, Italian second - tier club Carpi has announced the hiring of Jerry Mbakogu on a five - year contract.

Last season, the soon - to - be 22 - year - old spent his fourth consecutive on loan away from Padova, dressing for Carpi, who failed to make the playoff rounds by just three points.

Before then, the Italian - Nigerian youngster represented Juve Stabia for three years, scoring 13 goals in 70 matches for The Wasps.

Jerry Mbakogu, who made his Serie B debut aged 17 years 10 months, had been on the wishlist of Bari in the last few days.

In total, he is credited with 14 goals in the Serie B, with half of that number netted while on the payroll of Carpi last term.

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