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Hafiz Umar Ibrahim is set for a move to Chelsea with Raheem Sterling reportedly involved.
Ojodu FC's young Nigerian striker Hafiz Umar Ibrahim has reportedly arrived in London and will be training with Chelsea's squad for the next two weeks, with a potential contract signing on the horizon.
Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that the 18-year-old sensation recently caught the attention of a host of European clubs, including Italian giants Inter Milan and AC Milan, after an impressive outing at the 74th Viareggio Cup in Italy.
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Hafiz netted an impressive 10 goals in just 6 matches, including back-to-back hat-tricks, helping his Ojodu City club reach a historic semifinal spot in their debut appearance in the competition.
But despite interest from several clubs, the young Nigerian was previously reported to be destined for a move to Norwegian giants Bodo/Glimt.
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However, that transfer broke down as the player was said to be uninterested due to the cold weather and loneliness.
Now, Hafiz's future appears to be taking a different turn, as he has arrived in London and will begin training with Chelsea's squad on Monday according to a post by Nigerian journalist Lolade Adewuyi.
This opportunity comes after Chelsea star Raheem Sterling reportedly jumped on a video call with the Nigerian striker in February to express the club's interest and convince him of their plans.
With the two-week trial period ahead, Hafiz Umar Ibrahim will be eager to impress the Chelsea coaching staff and secure a contract with the Premier League giants.
This move could be a significant step in the young Nigerian's burgeoning career, as he looks to showcase his talent on the world stage.
Nigerians will be closely following Hafiz's journey, hoping that this trial with Chelsea will open up new opportunities and propel him towards a bright future in the game.
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