Al-Ittihad Join Eintracht Frankfurt In Race For Onyedika

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ittihad have entered the race to sign Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika, intensifying competition for the Nigeria international, Completesports.com reports.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Al-Ittihad have submitted a fresh official bid to Belgian champions Club Brugge in an attempt to secure the services of the highly-rated defensive midfielder.

Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt are also keen on Onyedika , and have already agreed personal terms with the player. However, their opening offer was turned down by Club Brugge.

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The Belgian Pro League champions are holding out for a transfer fee of around €10 million for the 25-year-old, who has just one year remaining on his current contract.

Onyedika has declined the club’s attempts to extend his stay, with both Club Brugge and the player seemingly preparing for a summer departure.

The midfielder joined Club Brugge from Danish side FC Midtjylland in 2022 and has since established himself as one of the club’s key performers, helping Blauw-Zwart win multiple domestic honours while earning regular recognition with the Super Eagles.

By Adeboye Amosu

Adeboye Amosu

Adeboye Amosu; Senior Content Writer. NPFL Expert, Super Eagles, Chelsea.