Versatile Nigerian defender Kelechi John has today completed a move to Casa Pia Atlético Clube, the Portuguese Liga Pro side have informed via social media.
The Nigeria U23 international has been inactive since the end of the 2018-2019 season after parting company with Rio Ave, whom he represented for three years.
He transferred to Rio Ave from Junior Elkanemi Academy, a Jos based grassroots club that produced the likes of Obi Mikel, Joseph Akpala and Chidozie Awaziem.
"I'm here to help the team stay in ligapro. I want to prove my worth to help the team, " said Kelechi, moments after signing the contract with Casa Pia Atlético Clube.
"I believe that from January we will climb the table and everything will be fine "
After 14 matches in the Segunda Liga, Kelechi's new employers are 17th in the 18-team table with eight points.
Their next game comes up against Sporting Covilhã on Sunday, January 5.
Igho Kingsley
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