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Tremendous Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf is ready to affix the rising ranks of Nigerian expertise in Main League Soccer (MLS), the place he’ll hyperlink up with compatriots Chidozie Awaziem and Obinna Nwobodo, Soccernet.ng reviews.
Studies from the US have linked Yusuf with a transfer to New England Revolution, who’re eager to finalise a deal for the dynamic midfielder within the coming days.
Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri was the primary to report {that a} medical examination for the 24-year-old has been organized, with an official announcement from the MLS membership anticipated quickly after.
This report was additional corroborated by MLS insider Tom Bogert, who confirmed that negotiations are nearing completion, with the deal reportedly valued at round $2 million.
Sources: New England Revolution finalizing deal to signal Nigeria worldwide midfielder Alhassan Yusuf from Royal Antwerp, as @sachatavolieri first reported.
Payment north of $2m, I’m advised.
Yusuf, 24, has 7 caps with Nigeria and made 116 apps for Antwerp. pic.twitter.com/H67uqfYex9
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) August 9, 2024
Nwobodo at present performs for FC Cincinnati within the MLS, and he was not too long ago joined by Chidozie Awaziem following his summer season switch from Boavista.
Whereas Yusuf is not going to be becoming a member of them at Cincinnati, his transfer to New England Revolution provides one other acquainted face to the league and strengthens the Tremendous Eagles’ presence within the MLS.
Yusuf first garnered important media consideration throughout his debut match for the Tremendous Eagles in opposition to Equatorial Guinea within the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Regardless of being substituted as a result of damage within the 69th minute, the Kano-born participant’s spectacular efficiency earned him the Man of the Match award and the admiration of Nigerian soccer followers, who hailed him as a standout participant within the match.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports activities journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a confirmed monitor file in conducting interviews with Tremendous Eagles stars akin to William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Vivid Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and lots of others. He has additionally made a major influence in breaking switch information tales.
Grounded in video modifying, video journalism, social media administration, and content material technique, Ayomide brings a wealth of experience to his work.
With a Bachelor’s diploma in English Language from Adeyemi Faculty of Training and a Grasp’s Diploma in Faculty Library and Media Know-how from the College of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel within the subject.
