Photo Confirmation: Chelsea Defender Ola Aina Joins Torino, Subject To Medical

Published: August 13, 2018

Torino are on the verge of announcing the signing of Nigeria international Ola Aina after reaching an agreement with his parent club Chelsea, according to Sky Sport Italia.

The versatile defender was spotted at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday evening when Torino faced
Cosenza in the third round of the Coppa Italia.

Torino will sign Ola Aina on a season-long loan with an option to buy inserted into the deal, subject to the Super Eagle passing a routine medical on Monday morning.

The former England U19 skipper was linked with possible moves to Villarreal, PSV Eindhoven and Frosinone, as well as Championship clubs Derby County, West Brom and Queens Park Rangers in the summer transfer window.

Torino manager Walter Mazzarri prefers to line up in a 3-5-2 formation and Aina has all the qualities to play as a wing back, defensive midfielder or central defender.

Aina, who chose to represent Nigeria at senior level ahead of his country of birth England, spent the whole of last season on loan at Hull City, for whom he made 46 appearances in all competitions.

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