Italian - Nigerian striker Stefano Okaka has been acquired by Parma, who have loaned him immediately to Spezia, Parma has officially announced through a statement on its official website.

Okaka, a former Italy youth - teamer, has explained the reason why he chose to join The Little Eagles.

'' I am here to score goals and win. I came to this place with great enthusiasm because I think this is a club with big ambitions and I want to feel important with the jersey of the Eagles.

''For me this is the opportunity to play a full season with the same shirt, I want to do right the first time,'' Okaka was quoted as saying by seriebnews.com.

The 23 - year - old spent eight years on the books of Roma, and is credited with 2 goals in 35 appearances for the club.

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