One cap Nigeria international defender Jordan Torunarigha has joined newly promoted German Bundesliga side Hamburg on a free transfer from Belgium side Gent, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Gent failed to reach agreement with the 27 year old for his contract renewal following the expiration of his contract leading to his exit on a free transfer.
His decision to join Hamburg was largely due to the presence of his former coach at Germany U21 and U23 level Stefan Kuntz. It was why he picked the newly promoted side ahead of clubs like Anderlecht, Marseille and Cologne.
He is expected to bring his experience to the team as he had a previous stint in the top division playing 73 games for Hertha Berlin after progressing from the youth team.
The son of former junior international of Nigeria Ojokojo Torunarigha, he represented Germany at U21 and U23 level before switching to Nigeria two years ago. He has one cap for Nigeria picked up in the 3-2 friendly game win over Mozambique.
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