AC Milan and Atalanta are set to go head-to-head within the race to signal Tremendous Eagles star Raphael Onyedika from Membership Brugge, with the Serie A giants carefully monitoring the 24-year-old midfielder forward of a possible summer season transfer, Soccernet.ng studies.
Onyedika, who performed a key function in serving to Membership Brugge clinch the Belgian First Division A title final yr, additional enhanced his rising fame in the course of the just-concluded season.
He featured prominently within the UEFA Champions League, even notching his first-ever purpose within the competitors — a memorable strike towards Manchester Metropolis.
The Nigerian’s inventory has soared in current months, along with his present market worth estimated at €20 million.
With ambitions to check himself in considered one of Europe’s high 5 leagues, Onyedika seems poised to take the subsequent step in his profession — and Serie A might be the proper stage.
Serie A giants AC Milan and Atalanta duel over Tremendous Eagles star who snubbed Galatasaray
Based on a number of studies from Turkey and Italy, together with Fotospor, AC Milan have already made preliminary strikes to signal the versatile midfielder.
Their pursuit is believed to have been inspired by Nigerian ahead Victor Osimhen, who beforehand advised Onyedika to Galatasaray in the course of the Turkish facet’s seek for midfield reinforcements.
Nonetheless, Galatasaray’s efforts to land the Tremendous Eagles star had been finally unsuccessful, with Membership Brugge unwilling to half with him and not using a convincing supply. The Turkish champions have since prolonged Lucas Torreira’s contract, all however ending their curiosity in bringing in one other defensive midfielder this summer season.
READ MORE
- What Tremendous Eagles star Onyedika mentioned after Membership Brugge misplaced league crown to history-making Union SG
- Tremendous Eagles: Genk striker Arokodare ecstatic after beating Onyedika to win African award
- Raphael Onyedika helps Membership Brugge beat Anderlecht to raise Belgian Cup and maintain dream of home double alive
With Galatasaray now out of the image, Atalanta have entered the body as critical contenders. The Bergamo membership are believed to be long-time admirers of Onyedika, who matches their profile of a younger, dynamic, and ball-winning midfielder.
Born in 2001, Onyedika has emerged as one of the crucial thrilling Nigerian prospects in Europe. With two of Serie A’s most tactically astute sides vying for his signature, the approaching weeks might show pivotal in shaping the subsequent chapter of his flourishing profession.
Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele
Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele turns right into a ball of ardour when writing about Nigerian soccer and its abilities, whether or not rising stars or established legends, domestically and overseas.
From the deepest corners of the Center East, to the inexperienced fields of the Americas, to the celebrated grounds in Europe, and the wealthy soils of Africa, Imhons is greater than glad, often with a glass of a tasty drink close by, to seize the essence of the sport, by connecting the dots between tradition, id, and soccer.