Nigeria defender Awaziem to leave Nantes for Turkish side Konyaspor

Published Jul 24, 05:08 PM UTC

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Nigerian international defender Chidozie Awaziem, 29, is close to leaving FC Nantes for Turkish Süper Lig side Konyaspor. The transfer fee is expected to be €1 million, and Awaziem would sign a two-year contract with the club that finished 9th in the last Turkish Championship. Awaziem returned to Nantes last summer on a three-year deal but could not prevent the team's relegation to Ligue 2. He previously played for Nantes on loan from FC Porto in 2017-2018. Last season, he scored one goal and provided two assists in 26 matches. The move follows a trend of Nantes players leaving for Turkey, with goalkeeper Alban Lafont also expected to join Amedspor.

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As recently reported by Ouest-France, Nigerian international defender Chidozie Awaziem (29) is expected to move to Turkish Süper Lig side Konyaspor, a league where he has already played on two previous occasions.

FC Nantes and the Turkish club are in advanced negotiations regarding the center-back, who has earned 40 caps and scored 2 goals for Nigeria. The transfer fee is anticipated to be €1 million.

Awaziem is expected to sign a two-year contract with Konyaspor, who finished 9th in the last Turkish Championship.

Background

Awaziem returned to La Beaujoire last summer, signing a three-year contract with Nantes.
He previously played for the Canaries during the 2017–2018 season on loan from FC Porto.
Last season, he scored one goal and provided two assists in 26 appearances, but could not prevent the relegation of the eight-time French champions.

Awaziem follows a similar path to Alban Lafont, who is also expected to leave France for a Turkish club, with Amedspor as his reported destination.

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Original headline: Mercato : le défenseur Chidozie Awaziem tout proche de quitter Nantes pour rejoindre le club turc de Konyaspor

Original language: FR-FR

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