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Nwakali’s loan from Arsenal excites Maastricht coach
Dutch second division side MVV Maastricht Wednesday night announced the loan deal of Nigerian sensation, Kelechi Nwakali, from Arsenal with the head coach relishing the prospect of working the Flying Eagles captain.
According to the club’s head coach Ron Elsen, “Kelechi is a multifunctional attacking midfielder with scoring ability and a nose for the ‘final pass. Following his transfer he joined Arsenal U-23 team, and he is a promising player. He is a promising player for the future; after his loan spell there is every possibility for him to develop by making the Arsenal senior team.
“This is possible by making more playing time in a competition where it really matters. He was awarded the Golden Ball after leading his country to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile last year. No doubt the Jupiler League will witness the ‘Golden Bull’, that’s what he needs to focus on. At MVV Maastricht he will have to show what he does and why he is included in Arsenal training.”
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