Saturday, August 06, 2016

Kelechi Nwakali's Academy Rakes 2.5m From Arsenal Move |PoliFocus

Diamond Academy of Umuahia has hit a jackpot by netting a total of 2.5 million pounds following the transfer of Nigeria youngster Kelechi Nwakali to Premier League club Arsenal.


Diamond Academy was paid 10%of that sum when the deal was first agreed and will be paid the balance any time from now after the player’s International Transfer Certificate (ITC) was transmitted to the England FA.

“It’s a massive payoff for Diamond Academy,” a sourcefamiliar with the transaction told only AfricanFootball.comNwakali, 18, has signed a five-year contract at The Emirates, but the Premier League club have announcedhe willsoon be shipped out on loan to gain experience.

The versatile midfielder was the MVP of last year’s FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile, which Nigeria won.

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