Italian Serie A giant Inter Milan have completed the signing of 18 years old Ebenezer Akinsanmiro from Remo Stars academy, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
Inter have been looking to add talent to their youth system, with the Primavera team having won the Under-19 Scudetto last season, but a number of the young players who starred in that team having made the step up to the senior professional game this season.
The 18-year-old was spotted by Inter Milan scouts at the Viareggio Academy Tournament in Italy in March 2022, where he helped his academy side overcome some of Italy’s biggest academy teams, eventually finishing second behind Sassuolo.
Inter beat off competition from Benfica, Madrid and other clubs for the lad's signature.
Akinsanmiro's performance at last year's Invitational Tournament which Remo Stars honored, showcased his worth to the world.
Akinsanmiro played for Remo Stars’ U-19 side, Beyond Limits FA, where he developed alongside the likes of Oluwaseun Odunsi, Olisa Emmanuel and Onyebuchi Obasi, all of whom have played been promoted to the senior team.
By Oluwayemi Omolagba