Former Nigerian youth team star Kelechi Nwakali has agreed a move to Portuguese Primeira Liga outfit Grupo Desportivo de Chaves.
The midfielder, who was also on the radar of Czech and Danish clubs, would now be heading to Chaves, who have won the race to sign the 25-year-old.
The Portuguese side are on the verge of confirming the capture of the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner following a medical examination that took place in Portugal.
Although Nwakali wanted a two-year contract, it is understood that he has accepted the offer of a three-year deal.
Chaves are tying up the loose ends of the contract and an official confirmation of the midfielder’s transfer is expected to come as from Thursday, July 20.
The Super Eagles star was a key player for Ponferradina but had to leave the club a year before the expiration of his contract following their relegation to the third tier of Spanish football at the end of the 2022-2023 campaign.