Kelechi Nwakali has completed a move from English club Barnsley to Cypriot side Omonia 29M, according to BSNSports.com.ng.
The Nigeria midfielder leaves Barnsley after his spell with the English club and will continue his career in Cyprus with Omonia 29M. The transfer gives Nwakali a new setting as he prepares to begin the next stage of his professional career.
Nwakali, who has represented Nigeria at senior international level, is expected to add experience and creativity to the Omonia 29M squad. The Cypriot club is preparing for the new season, with the midfielder now set to form part of its plans.
His arrival represents another move in a career that has taken him through football in England, Spain, Portugal and now Cyprus. Nwakali is a former Arsenal midfielder and has also played for Huesca, Alcorcon and Chaves.
The central midfielder’s time at Barnsley has now come to an end, with Omonia 29M becoming the latest club to secure his services. He leaves the English side after his spell there and will look to continue his development and playing career in the Cypriot league.
Nwakali has already gained international experience with Nigeria, a background that Omonia 29M will hope can benefit the team as it prepares for the campaign ahead. His senior international involvement also adds to the experience he brings to a squad entering a new season.
The move marks a fresh chapter for a player whose career began with a connection to Arsenal before taking him to a number of clubs elsewhere in Europe. His previous teams include Huesca, Alcorcon and Chaves, while Barnsley was his most recent club before the switch to Cyprus.
For Omonia 29M, the signing provides an opportunity to add a midfielder with a record of playing at senior international level and experience of several European football environments. Nwakali will now continue his career with the Cypriot side after completing his departure from Barnsley.
The transfer was reported by BSNSports.com.ng, with the Nigerian midfielder’s move confirmed as Omonia 29M prepares for the new season. No further details about the move were provided.