Nigerian international, Kelechi Nwakali joins Barnsley

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By Our Reporter

Former Arsenal player and Nigerian international Kelechi Nwakali, 26, has joined from Portuguese outfit Chaves on a three-year deal.

After impressing at the 2015 Under-17 World Cup where he won the Golden Ball award as the best player in the tournament, Nwakali joined Premier League giants Arsenal.

Following various loan spells across Europe, Nwakali joined La Liga side Huesca in 2019 and went on to play for Alcorcón and Ponferradina in Spain before joining Chaves in 2023.

Following the signing of Nwakali, attention will switch back to adding to the club’s attacking ranks.