Former Super Eagles Captain, Austin Okocha has been rated as the second best free Transfer in the EPL when he joined Bolton Wanderers from Ligue Un side Paris Saint- Germain.
The former Midfielder switched leagues in 2002 on a free and per Jonny Singer for Mail Online, the Nigerian became a club Legend for keeping Bolton up in the top half for three consecutive seasons.
” So good they named him twice. When Sam Allardyce plucked Okocha from PSG on a free transfer, there was amazement around the league – this was a man who had been Africa’s most expensive ever player when the Parisiens spent £10m on him in 1998.
” Okocha became a legend at Bolton, alongside fellow free transfers Ivan Campo, Fernando Hierro and Youri Djokaeff, and helped the club to three top-half finishes in a row.
” He is best remembered for a handful of stunning strikes and sensational tricks, which made him a favourite among all fans.”