Super Eagles Striker Agrees Personal Terms to Join Spanish Giants Villarreal in Mega Deal

Super Eagles Striker Agrees Personal Terms to Join Spanish Giants Villarreal in Mega Deal

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:08 PM
  • Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq has agreed personal terms with Spanish side Villarreal ahead of summer move
  • Umar Sadiq was among the Super Eagles players who played at the 2021 African Cup of Nations in Morocco
  • The 25-year-old star helped Almeria to secure promotion to the Spanish La Liga before emerging target for Villarreal

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq is now on the verge of making a summer move to Spanish La Liga giants Villarreal as the 25-year-old is said to have agreed personal terms with the side.

Those in charge of Villarreal were said to have been convinced with the performances of Umar Sadiq last season at Almeria and made offer to sign the Nigerian striker.

Umar Sadiq who has scored 41 goals in 81 league appearances for Almeria played a key role in the club’s promotion to LaLiga last season.

Umar Sadiq, Villarreal, Almeria, Super Eagles, summer move.
Super Eagles striker Sadiq agrees big personal terms to join Spanish giants Villarreal. Photo by Silvestre Szpylma
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According to the report on Complete Sports, Umar Sadiq has agreed deal with Villarreal chiefs and they will be announcing his move once medical examination is completed.

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Italian Giants AC Milan Target Nigerian Midfielder Ahead of Serie A Season Kick Off

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Italian giants AC Milan have made Raphael Onyedika a prime target as the 2022-23 Serie A season is set to kick off.

The yet-to-be capped midfielder from Nigeria impressed in the Danish League last season and won the league’s Young Player of the Year Award.

It was gathered that AC Milan are currently monitoring his situation and are ready to officially bid for the 21-year-old.

Paolo Maldini has made Onyedika a prime target as he is seen as a key necessity to the squad.

The former FC Ebedei player is expected to cost Milan under €10m and will fancy a move to the Serie A and one of the biggest clubs in the world.

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