Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Mali Under 17s skipper Abdoul Dante has signed a pre - contract with Belgian powerhouse RSC Anderlecht.

The highly - rated youngster shot to prominence at the 2015 Fifa Under 17 World Cup hosted by Chile, appearing 6 times for Mali and scoring once against Honduras in the preliminary round.

While Dante has openly flirted with Chelsea, it is the Purple and White that have won the race for his services and will complete his signing on a four - year deal when he clocks 18 next October.

The defender will join RSC Anderlecht from Malian club Jeanne d’Arc FC, Bamako.

The deal that took Abdoul Dante to the 33 - time Belgian champions was brokered by French agent Oliver Noah of Noga Sports Management.

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