Arsenal confirm Nwakali signing, hint at a loan move for the Nigerian

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Nigerian attacking midfielder Kelechi Nwakali from Diamond Football Academy.

The London giant confirmed the signing on their official website, and also hints on a possible loan move for the youngster.

“We have completed the signing of 18-year-old attacking midfielder Kelechi Nwakali from the Diamond Football Academy in Nigeria.

“The Nigeria youth international captained his country to victory in the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Chile last year, where he won the Player of the Tournament award.

“Kelechi, who joins us as a young professional, will look to gain experience with a loan move in the coming months.

“We would like to welcome him to the club.”