Serie B club Padova have secured the signature of highly rated Nigerian youngster Jerry Mbakogu, informs the official website.

20 - year - old Mbakogu, widely regarded as one of the top prospects in Italy's second tier, represented Juve Stabia in the 2012 - 2013 campaign.

He was jointly owned by Juve Stabia and Padova before his total acquisition by the Biancoscudati.

Meanwhile, Wilfred Osuji's five - year link with Italy powerhouse AC Milan has ended. On Friday morning, Padova stated that the 22 - year - old midfielder is now fully owned by the club.

Wilfred Osuji represented Modena 32 times in the Serie B last season.