Red Hot Ghanaian Defender Pops Up on the Radar of UEFA Champions League Semi Finalist

• Alexander Djiku has emerged as a subject of interest for Spanish side Villareal ahead of the summer transfer window
• The Strasbourg defender's form has seen him attract interest from several clubs, including the UEFA Champions League semi-finalist
• Djiku, who helped Ghana qualify for the World Cup in Qatar, scored the goal for the month of March in France

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku could be heading to Spain in the summer transfer window after he popped up on the radar of high-flying Spanish side Villareal.

Following his impressive campaign in the French Ligue 1 with Strasbourg, the Yellow Submarines are preparing a deal to lure him to the La Liga.

According to Sky Sports, Villareal will be competing with Sevilla for the signature of the tough-tackling guardsman this summer.

Alexander Djiku has been in devastating form for Strasbourg this season, as they sit fourth on the Ligue 1 table.

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The France-born Ghanaian was pivotal as the Black Stars returned to the global stage after qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar.

He neutralized the attacking threat of Nigeria, which had Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman.

His stunning bicycle kick against AS Monaco won the goal for the month of March in France.

Djiku wins Goal of the Month in France

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana international Alexander Djiku has won Goal of the Month award in France.

The Strasbourg defender gave his fans something to cheer for after scoring a bicycle kick considered one of the best goals of his career.

Djiku was already waiting in the 18-yard box when France attacker, Kevin Gameiro, flicked the ball with his head which came in the direction of the Black Stars defender whose improvised overhead kick found the back of the net.

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Alexander Djiku sets Ligue 1 record

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has become the Ghanaian with the most appearances in the French Ligue 1 on Sunday.

The Black Stars defender played a key role as Strasbourg edged Lens 1-0 to climb up to fourth place in the French top flight.

A neatly converted penalty by Ludovic Ajorque was enough to hand the all-important victory for the home side at the Stade de la Meinau.