Slovenian PrvaLiga club Olimpija Ljubljana have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Chinedu Udechukwu subject to a routine medical, informs the club on the official website.

Olimpija Ljubljana had to explain that the player penned a contract with the club a month ago but he joined the team only yesterday after getting the documentation to come to Slovenia.

The winter transfer market closed for business in Slovenia on February 15, 2018 and the paperwork was completed before the window shut.

Udechukwu joins Olimpija Ljubljana on loan from Nigeria Professional Football League outfit Katsina United and the Slovenian club have the option to purchase him outright at the end of the 2017-2018 season.

For the remainder of the season, the 23-year-old will suit up with the number forty jersey.

He trained for the first time with his new teammates on Monday, March 12.

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