Transfers

Chelsea closes in Ojodu FC striker who loves Romelu Lukaku

English Premier League side Chelsea have officially submitted a bid for Ojodu FC striker Hafiz Umar Ibrahim, Soccernet.ng reports.

Hafiz is currently one of the most promising players in football. The 18-year-old striker rose to prominence earlier this year, during the Viareggio Cup. He emerged as the Golden Boy of the tournament and the highest goalscorer after netting ten goals.

Following his impressive showing, Hafiz emerged as a top target for top clubs like AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Chelsea. However, he did not move to Italy and was on the brink of signing for Norwegian giants Bodo Glimt. But the move broke down.

Afterwards, he moved to Chelsea in March for trials, with the club looking to sign him if they were impressed with his performance.

In a new development, per Lolade Adewuyi, who has been keeping tabs on the promising 18-year-old striker, Hafiz impressed during the trial, and Chelsea are set to complete a deal with Ojodu FC.

According to Lolade Adewuyi, Chelsea have almost completed the deal. But the Kano-born hitman will not join the Blues immediately. Instead, he will join Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg in the French Ligue 1.

Hafiz is expected to start work with Strasbourg immediately and join them in Ligue 1 next season. If he impressed, he could just get an opportunity at Stamford Bridge.

The 18-year-old came from a poor background in Nigeria, but he is hungry for success so he can help his poor family. He is also a big fan of Romelu Lukaku and tries to model his game after the Belgian striker.

Catch Soccernet.ng interview with Hafiz Umar Ibrahim here.

This post was last modified on May 24, 2024 8:36 pm

Kelvin Omachonu

Share
Published by
Kelvin Omachonu

Recent Posts

NPFL Round-up: Rangers lift League title, Sporting Lagos press on in relegation battle

The NPFL Matchday 37 delivered as the 2023/2024 season winds up. We have a league… Read More

4 hours ago

Ilechukwu rejects Mourinho comparison after helping Rangers end eight-year wait for Nigeria title

Enugu Rangers International FC head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has shut down an attempt to compare… Read More

5 hours ago

Transfer: Was renewing Osimhen’s contract the right move for Napoli?

Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor James Osimhen, signed a new deal with the Italian… Read More

6 hours ago

NPFL: Flying Enugu Rangers claim eighth league title

Enugu Rangers have claimed their eighth Nigeria Premier Football League title after defeating Bendel Insurance… Read More

7 hours ago

Tobias Lawal: What’s next for LASK star after missing out on Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Austria’s Euro 2024 squad?

As Austria prepare to trade tackles with France in one of the first-round matches at… Read More

9 hours ago

“We can go home with a medal” – ex-Barcelona striker backs Super Falons to succeed at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Super Falcons and Bay F.C. striker, Asisat Oshoala, is confident in Nigeria's ability to usurp… Read More

9 hours ago