Aberdeen sign Manchester City midfielder Chidi Nwakali on loan

Aberdeen have announced a loan move for Manchester City midfielder Chidi Nwakali.
Chidi Nwakali (left) in action for Sogndal against Brann in May 2017. Picture: Getty imagesChidi Nwakali (left) in action for Sogndal against Brann in May 2017. Picture: Getty images
Chidi Nwakali (left) in action for Sogndal against Brann in May 2017. Picture: Getty images

The 21-year-old joins the Dons until the end of the season subject to a work permit.

Nwakali, primarily a defensive midfielder, recently had a spell with Norwegian side Sogndal Fotball having joined City four years ago and has flown out to Dubai to join up with the Dons squad.

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Manager Derek McInnes told the club website: “Manchester City have been very keen for Chidi to get some competitive game time and it’s a deal we’ve been working on for a couple of months now, so I am delighted to welcome Chidi to the club.

“I’m sure he will be a positive addition to our squad.”

Born in Owerri, Nwakali has also had spells with Norwegian side Start, as well as Malaga B and Girona in Spain, although he failed to play a single minute for the Catalan side.

He has also appeared for Nigeria Under-17s and Under-20s.

Despite his natural position, he can also perform at right back, where he was playing for Sogndal.