Tag: Kelechi Nwakali

Kelechi Nwakali signs for Chaves (Photo via Chaves)

Deal done: Former Gunner returns to Portugal

Former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has signed for Grupo Desportivo de Chaves after a season with SD Ponferradina.
Villarreal's Nigerian midfielder Samuel Chukwueze reacts during the UEFA Europa Conference League, 1st round day 3, Group C football match between Villarreal CF and FK Austria Wien at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium in Valencia on October 6, 2022. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Winger Arsenal thought they’d signed 7 years ago back in demand

Arsenal are reportedly one of three clubs keeping an eye on Villarreal's 23-year-old winger, Samuel Chukwueze, a player they almost signed seven years ago when they brought Kelechi Nwakali to the club.
Kelechi Nwakali signing for SD Ponferradina (Photo via sdponferradina.com)

Former Gunner completes transfer after contract termination

Kelechi Nwakali has signed for SD Ponferradina, joining SD Huesca's La Liga 2 rivals after they terminated his contract.
Kelechi Nwakali (L) in training with SD Huesca (Photo via Instagram)

Former Gunner in talks with Spanish club after contract termination

Former Gunner Kelechi Nwakali is in talks to join a new club after his public dispute with SD Huesca over his contract termination earlier this year.
Kelechi Nwakali in training with SD Huesca (Photo via Instagram)

Kelechi Nwakali releases statement hitting back after contract termination

Former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali released a statement on Wednesday over his contract termination by SD Huesca.
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Former Arsenal youngster suspended by club, Arsenal still have buy-back clause

Former Arsenal youngster, Kelechi Nwakali, has been suspended by his club, SD Huesca.
Kelechi Nwakali in training with SD Huesca (Photo via Instagram)

Former Gunner’s deadline-day move collapses

Former Gunner Kelechi Nwakali saw a move to Burgos CF collapse on deadline day, as he approaches the end of his SD Huesca contract.
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Kelechi Nwakali denies switch of allegiance

Kelechi Nwakali has released a statement on reports that he plans to switch international allegiances away from Nigeria.
Kelechi Nwakali (R) contests an aerial duel with Eden Hazard (Photo via Bola.com)

Nwakali starts against Real Madrid: Arsenal have buy-back option

Kelechi Nwakali made his first La Liga start for SD Huesca on Saturday, against a team you might have heard of before - Real Madrid.
Kelechi Nwakali in training with SD Huesca (Photo via Instagram)

Nwakali makes Huesca squad: 1st time since Arsenal move

Kelechi Nwakali made the SD Huesca squad on Friday, for the first time since his summer transfer from Arsenal.
Kelechi Nwakali in training with SD Huesca (Photo via Instagram)

Kelechi Nwakali work permit sorted to play for SD Huesca

Kelechi Nwakali has his work permit sorted and is in full training with the SD Huesca squad, with the plan to integrate him into the first team this season.
Kelechi Nwakali scoring a free-kick for the Nigeria u23s (Photo via CAF)

Video: Kelechi Nwakali scores free-kick for Nigeria u23s

Kelechi Nwakali scored for the Nigeria u23s to give them a 3-1 win over Zambia in their Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

Why Kelechi Nwakali hasn’t featured for SD Huesca since leaving Arsenal

Kelechi Nwakali is yet to feature for SD Huesca this season, which he explains is due to the paperwork required to formalise his transfer.
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Sold by Arsenal but with a buy-back: Kelechi Nwakali targeting international midfield vacancy

Kelechi Nwakali isn't letting his Arsenal departure dent his self-confidence and the 21-year-old, who has a buy-back in his contract, is targeting the senior Nigeria squad.

Kelechi Nwakali confirms Arsenal buy-back option, still hopes to return

Kelechi Nwakali has confirmed that Arsenal do indeed have a buy-back option in his contract and he is hoping to do enough to convince them to activate it.
Kelechi Nwakali (Photo via Instagram / Nwakali25)

Official: Kelechi Nwakali leaves Arsenal for SD Huesca

Kelechi Nwakali has left Arsenal on a permanent deal, joining Spanish side SD Huesca.
Kelechi Nwakali (Photo via Instagram / Nwakali25)

Kelechi Nwakali’s brother confirms the Arsenal midfielder is moving to SD Huesca

Kelechi Nwakali will leave Arsenal for SD Huesca on deadline day, according to his brother.
Kelechi Nwakali (Photo via Instagram / Nwakali25)

Kelechi Nwakali talks with SD Huesca confirmed after initial denial

Kelechi Nwakali IS in talks with SD Huesca over a move to Spain according to his brother/agent who just last week said there was no truth to the rumours at all.
Kelechi Nwakali (Photo via Instagram / Nwakali25)

Kelechi Nwakali hints at transfer after his brother confirms summer move

Kelechi Nwakali has hinted at a transfer on Instagram, after his brother confirmed he'd be leaving Arsenal on loan or permanently this summer.

Agent denies Kelechi Nwakali has left Arsenal but says he will this summer

Kelechi Nwakali's agent has denied the player has agreed to leave Arsenal for SD Huesca but has admitted the player will leave this summer, whether on loan or permanently.

Kelechi Nwakali to be released despite having 2 years left on contract?

Arsenal reportedly look set to release Kelechi Nwakali for free with SD Huesca looking likely to pick up the player.
Kelechi Nwakali in the new Arsenal home shirt (Photo via Instagram / Nwakali25)

Kelechi Nwakali and Reiss Nelson snapped in new kits after returning from loan

Reiss Nelson and Kelechi Nwakali have been posing in the new Adidas Arsenal kits ahead of the 2019/20 season, after returning from their respective loan spells.
Emi Martinez makes save for Reading against Aston Villa (Photo via Twitter / EmiMartinezz1)

From Reiss Nelson to Emi Martinez: Arsenal loan ratings for 2018/19

With the season coming to a close, let's have a look at how all of Arsenal's loanees have done in 2018/19.

Kelechi Nwakali has been stuck in Nigeria for a month: Can’t return to Porto

Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has been stuck in Nigeria for a month, unable to return to his loan club in Portugal, ever since he featured for the Nigeria u23s in March.
Villarreal's Nigerian midfielder Samuel Chukwueze and Zenit St. Petersburg's Argentine forward Sebastian Driussi vie for the ball during the Europa League round of 16 first leg football match between FC Zenit and Villarreal CF in Saint Petersburg on March 7, 2019. (Photo by Olga MALTSEVA / AFP / Getty Images)

Tuesday’s goalscorer vs Barcelona Samuel Chukwueze almost joined Arsenal

With a goal and an assist against Barcelona on Tuesday, Samuel Chukwueze is catching the eye in Spain, but he almost ended up playing his football in North London back in 2016.
HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: Martin Caceres #22 of Uruguay argues with referee Ismael Elfath after a penaltyb kick was given to Mexico in the first half during the International Friendly match between Mexico and Uruguay at NRG Stadium on September 7, 2018 in Houston, United States. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Arsenal senior and youth international round-up so far

After the first few days of the international break, let's have a look at how Arsenal's senior and youth stars are doing so far.
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Kelechi Nwakali called up to Nigeria u23s for the first time

Kelechi Nwakali has received a call-up for the upcoming u23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya next week, putting him in contention to make his debut for the side.

FC Porto turn down option to sign Kelechi Nwakali on a permanent deal

FC Porto have informed Arsenal that they don't plan to sign Kelechi Nwakali on a permanent deal this summer, according to a report.
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 08: Reiss Nelson of Hoffenheim (L) fights for the ball with Maximilian Arnold of Wolfsburg during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Volkswagen Arena on December 8, 2018 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Selim Sudheimer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Bielik to Nelson: Arsenal loanee player ratings for 2018/19 so far

Six months into the season, let's have a look at how each of Arsenal's loanees is doing so far.

Arsenal loanee ‘hopes to get’ more playing time

Arsenal’s Kelechi Nwakali is demanding more playing time with Porto’s B side after only amassing 603 minutes this season.
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 08: Reiss Nelson of Hoffenheim (L) fights for the ball with Maximilian Arnold of Wolfsburg during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Volkswagen Arena on December 8, 2018 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Selim Sudheimer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

From Asano to Nelson: Arsenal loanee player ratings for 2018/19 so far

Four months into the season, Arsenal's loanees have had time to settle at their temporary clubs, so let's have a look at how each of them is doing.
Reiss Nelson for Hoffenheim via Twitter

From Nelson to Nwakali: Arsenal loanee player ratings for 2018/19 so far

A few months into the season, Arsenal's loanees have had a bit of time to settle at their temporary clubs, so let's have a look at how each of them is doing.

Issues with Arsenal loan system as Asano and Nwakali fail to get games

Takuma Asano and Kelechi Nwakali are struggling to get games with their temporary clubs at the moment, leading to more questions over Arsenal's loan system.

Loan watch: Only the goalkeepers feature in quiet weekend for loanees

Matt Macey made an impressive double save as one of two Arsenal loanees to feature over the weekend, but both were on the losing side on this occasion.

Nwakali makes official debut for Nigeria in win over Liberia

Kelechi Nwakali made his official debut for the Nigeria senior side on Tuesday, taking part in a 2-1 win over Liberia.

Arsenal insert surprising clause in Nigerian’s contract

Arsenal apparently inserted a ‘mandatory purchase’ clause in Kelechi Nwakali’s loan deal with Porto in what seems a surprising bit of news coming out of Portugal.

Kanu: I hope they’ll open the door for Nwakali to come and play for...

Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu hopes that his former club will give on-loan Nigerian youngster Kelechi Nwakali a chance with his parent club at some stage.
DUBLIN, IRELAND - AUGUST 01: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal and Alvaro Morata of Chelsea during the Pre-season friendly International Champions Cup game between Arsenal and Chelsea at Aviva stadium on August 1, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Sokratis joins list of Arsenal stars called up for the international break

Sokratis Papastathopoulos has joined a growing list of Arsenal stars called up for the upcoming international break, as the first of the dreaded weekends without Premier League football draws nearer.

Nwakali thankful for receiving his first senior international call up

Kelechi Nwakali is pleased to have received his first official senior call up for Nigeria, after he was named in the squad to face Seychelles next week.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Krystain Bielik during the Arsenal Training Session at at Koragah Oval on July 12, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Bielik tries new position and Ospina makes Napoli debut: Loan watch

All six Arsenal loanees featured for their temporary clubs over the weekend, to varying degrees of success.