Transfer: Lille agree deal to sign Nigerian youngster


Ligue 1 club, Lille have agreed a deal to sign Nigerian youngster, Adeshina Ibrahim Ayodele, NewsNow reports.

The former Ligue 1 champions signed Ayodele from Beyond Limits Academy in Nigeria.

According to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Lille beat Belgian club, Anderlecht and a Dutch club to the player.

Victor Osimhen, Vincent Enyeama and Osaze Odemwingie are the three Nigerian players, who have played for Lille in the past.

Ayodele was a key member of the Beyond Limits Football Academy side that emerged victorious in the Nigeria National League (NNL) play-offs, securing promotion to the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) for next season.

The player was a member of the Beyond Limits team that defeated Congo’s C.N Brazzaville to become the first African team to win the Viareggio Cup in Italy.

He scored five goals and provided one assist to help Beyond Limits Academy emerge champions.