Enyimba Forward, Ezekiel Bassey Joins Barcelona

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Enyimba International striker, Ezekiel Bassey, has signed a loan deal with Spanish giant FC Barcelona until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old, who will play for the Barcelona B Team, underwent a medical at the club’s medical base, the La Liga club announced on their official website.

The deal includes a further two-year contract at the end of the season, as a result of his impressive performance with the team during his trial with the club.

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Bassey was part of the Nigeria Professional Football League All-Star team that travelled for the Spain tour, as part of the partnership between the League Mangement Company (LMC) and the Spanish La Liga.

A statement on the club’s website reads: “FC Barcelona and Enyimba Football Club have reached an agreement for the transfer until the end of season of the player Ezekiel Joseph Bassey for Barça B.

“The agreement includes a purchase option for two more seasons. The 20-year-old Nigerian striker will undergo medical examination in the next few hours.”

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