Agent Confirms Nwakali Has Joined MVV Maastricht; Arsenal Talent Still In England
Kelechi Nwakali’s intermediary, Allwell Nwakali, has confirmed that that the Nigeria U20 international has joined Dutch Eerste Divisie club MVV Maastricht on loan from Arsenal.<br /><br />The attacking midfielder was acquired by the Gunners this summer but can’t represent the club in official matches because he has not been granted a work permit.<br /><br />“It is confirmed that Kelechi is joining MVV Maastricht on loan, ” Allwell Nwakali told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com.</b> <br /><br />“Instead of keeping him in England without playing because of problems of a work permit, Arsenal decided to take him to Holland where he can be playing football. <br /><br />“If he goes there and does not like the club, he can return to Arsenal in January to resume training.”<br /><br />The 18-year-old is still in England awaiting the outcome of his visa application to the Netherlands, and is hoping to travel to join his new club before Friday, September 2.<br /><br />The MVV Maastricht coach plans to hand Nwakali his debut against Eindhoven next Friday if his application for a work permit is successful. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br />
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