One time Super Eagles invitee Kingsley Ehizibue has joined Italian Serie A side Genoa on a free transfer after spending the last four years with fellow league side Udinese, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Following the expiration of his contract with Udinese the 31 year old right back, who was invited to the senior national team of Nigeria by former coach Gernot Rohr has found a new home.
Ehizibue couldn’t honour the invitation back then due to issues on his status in the Netherlands and how it affects his right to dual nationality. A situation that he said has been resolved.
“Genoa CFC announces that it has completed the signing of winger Kingsley Ehizibue, a new addition to the squad for the 2026/27 season. Born on May 25, 1995, Ehizibue has played for Udinese over the last four seasons. In the last Serie A season, Enilive reported, he made 32 appearances, scoring two goals and playing a very high number of minutes (over 1,900 minutes). The player has undergone medical checks at the CDS – La Tu a Casa della Salute facilities, signing a multi-year contract with the club. He will begin training with his teammates in the coming days”, a statement on the website of the club reads.
The chief of football at the club Diego Lopez also have his opinion on the signing. “Ehizibue brings sprint, ample mileage, and knowledge of the league: always a plus. With Kingsley, we’ve finalized the full-back roster. We’re counting on his athleticism and adaptability to be ready to contribute quickly.”
Reacting to the statements, Ehizibue who rejected an offer to join the team previously said “As a believer, it’s the best way to ask for forgiveness after having backed out of the offer I received years ago. Things change, and my outlook has changed. I want to get involved, and I feel joy in knowing I’ll be representing Genoa. I thank the club.”
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