Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke has agreed to join top-flight Spanish La Liga side Sevilla as a free agent on a three-year contract that will expire in 2027.
Having spent time playing in Holland, Germany, and Belgium, the 26-year-old signed a free move with García Pimienta’s team when his contract with Russian club CSKA Moscow expired.
The signing of Ejuke who scored five goals and provided six assists in 39 appearances for Antwerp last season was announced by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
According to Romano, a verbal agreement is in place with Sevilla on contract terms, while a medical and signature is booked for next week for the player who becomes the first Nigerian ever to play for the Spanish Division 1 club.
While reacting to his move to the Spanish club, Ejuke said that it feels good being part of the team and he is looking forward to seeing what he can contribute as a player.
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“It is special to be the first Nigerian here. I think I feel good being part of this team and I am looking forward to seeing what I can contribute to the team,” he told the club’s official website.
“I also hope to be able to back with Nigeria, because obviously it’s always nice to represent your country, so I hope it’s time to do it again and I’m also very excited.”
“Everything has been very fast. I am happy and very excited to be part of this family and I am looking forward to doing many, many great things that we can achieve here
“I am very happy and excited. This interest in me is huge. Since my agent told me they were interested, I was happy and excited about what was about to happen. Communication has been easy and I’m happy that everything went the way it did.” He added.
