Anthony Nwakaeme has stated his delight at signing a three - year deal with Hapoel Beer Sheva, who had chased him for the past one - year. <br /><br />Before the striker decided to pitch his tent at the Negev, he was trailed by Maccabi Haifa, Beitar Jerusalem and unnamed Portuguese club.<br /><br />&ldquo;I have signed with Hapoel Beer Sheva. I like this team and everybody in the city of Beer Sheva wants me to join this team,&rdquo;Anthony Nwakaeme told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>.<br /><br />&ldquo;I am so happy to join this wonderful team called Hapoel Beer Sheva.&rdquo;<br /><br />The 26 - year - old&rsquo;s contract with <span>Hapoel Ra</span><span>&rsquo;anana would have run out at the end of next season if he didn</span>&rsquo;t terminate it prematurely.<br />