Kelechi Nwakali is in London to put pen to paper on a move to Arsenal
Nwakali's long-awaited move to the Emirates is expected to go through this week after being delayed by his commitments with the Nigeria U20s.
The 18-year-old was en route to England yesterday having previously agreed a five-year contract with the Gunners.
And ASJ Academy CEO Emeka Amajiriaku has confirmed Nwakali and his agent and brother Allwell have now arrived in London.
“Kelechi and Allwell Nwakali are in London now, they arrived on Monday," Amajiriaku told AllNigeriaSoccer.
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"They are there to see the contract that has been offered by Arsenal.
“Arsenal will determine if he will go on loan or play for the U18s, U21s or first team. We cannot determine that.
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“The contract is for five years and they are in London to sign the contract.”
Arsenal will reportedly pay £2.5million pounds for Nwakali, who was named player of the tournament at the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup.