Super Eagles Star Could Seal Blockbuster Transfer to Galatasaray Before Summer Transfer Window Ends

Super Eagles Star Could Seal Blockbuster Transfer to Galatasaray Before Summer Transfer Window Ends

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:09 PM
  • Anthony Nwakaeme has left Turkish club Trabzonspor after his contract expired at the end of last season
  • He could be joining rivals Galatasaray before the summer transfer window ends
  • Nwakaeme found the back of the net 47 times, but last season was his most successful

Nigerian international Anthony Nwakaeme could make a shock move to former Turkish champions Galatasaray.

After four successful seasons, the lanky striker has just left rivals Trabzonspor, but he could be joining their arch-rivals this summer.

Soccernet reports that the 33-year-old became a cult hero among Trabzonspor fans after he impressed as they went on to make a statue to honour him.

Anthony Nwakaeme, Super Eagles, Galatasaray
Anthony Nwakaeme could be on the move to Galatasaray. Photo: Hakan Burak Altunoz
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He scored 47 goals and made 40 assists for the club, but last season was his most successful.

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The one-cap Super Eagles striker registered 13 goals and ten assists in 30 Super Lig appearances, helping his side to their first league triumph in over 30 years.

Off the pitch, he could not agree with the club on new contract terms after it expired at the just concluded season.

The Turkish club could not meet his demands, and after back and forth, the Nigerian had to leave as he now searches for a new team.

According to Fanatik, the Super Eagles forward could complete a transfer to Galatasaray this summer.

Galatasaray is one of the biggest clubs in Turkey, and they are one of Trabzonspor’s biggest threats in the Super Lig.

Sadiq Umar set to join Villarreal

Meanwhile, Nigerian international Umar Sadiq is reportedly set to finalise a stunning £30 million move to Spanish La Liga outfit Villarreal.

The former Rangers loanee flopped at Ibrox under Steven Gerrard in 2018/19 but has excelled since his nightmare spell away from Roma.

The 25-year-old had just one start during his time at Glasgow Rangers in the 1-0 League Cup semi-final loss to Aberdeen.

Etebo on the radar of two Spanish clubs

Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigerian international Oghenekaro Etebo could be moving to the Spanish La Liga as he appears on the radar of Getafe and Real Valladolid.

Etebo could be returning to the Spanish League as two clubs are jostling for the signature of the Nigerian international.

The 26-year-old currently plays for the English Championship side Stoke City, and there is just one year left on his current contract with the Potters.

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Babajide Orevba
Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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