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Six-goal Nigerian striker to return to Belgium after disappointing end to Serie A season

There are four more rounds to the end of the Italian top-flight, and it will take a miracle for the Winged Lions to avoid the drop to the lower league

Venezia FC will not give former Nigeria youth international striker David Okereke a permanent contract if the club gets relegated from the Serie A at the end of the season, according to Calcio Mercato.

Okereke joined Venezia in August on a season-long loan deal from Belgian champions Club Brugge after the Winged Lions gained promotion to the Italian elite division via the play-offs.

Six goals and one assist in 29 Serie A matches – the third-highest goal contribution from any Venezia player – show that Okereke has not been a failure in Italy.

But despite the 24-year-old’s best efforts, Venezia are presently stuck at the foot of the league table, six points from safety with only four matches remaining.

With a return to the Serie B looking more likely with every passing minute, Venezia are not willing to take up their option to sign Okereke on a permanent deal.

The Nigerian striker will not be excited about the prospect of returning to Club Brugge, where he only featured in one league match throughout last season.

This post was last modified on May 2, 2022 9:39 pm

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