The Turkish Super Lig side Rizespor has announced the capture of former Nigeria’s U23 midfielder Azubuike Okechukwu.
The 25-year-old attacking midfielder represented Bayelsa United before securing a deal to join a European club a few years ago.
The diminutive player represented Istanbul Baseksehir last season after he returned to the after a short stint with FC Pyramids of Egypt.
According to Rizespor, Azubuike has been training with them in the past weeks before the deal is finally completed on Friday.
“Çaykur Rizespor has reached an agreement in principle with Medipol Başakşehir for the transfer of Okechukwu Godson AZUBUIKE to our club.
The 25-year-old midfielder has participated in the preparation camp of our team, and the official procedures will be completed with the opening of the transfer season,” the club said.
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