Ikechukwu Uche had confirmed that his transfer to Mexican club Tigres UANL is now in the bag, which has effectively ended his 13 - year collaboration with Spanish clubs.<br /><br />The Nigeria international, who last defended the colours of the Yellow Submarine in Spain, was pleased to pass his physical and medical examination.<br /><br />&ldquo;I&rsquo;m very happy to announce an agreement with @TigresOficial I will do my best for the team #SomosTigres,&rdquo; Ikechukwu Uche announced through <i>Twitter</i>.<br /><br />Ikechukwu Uche&rsquo;s elder brother, Kalu, was courted by Tigres ahead of the 2012 - 2013 season before he agreed terms with Turkish club Kasimpasa.<br /><br />The 31 - year - old is the first African player to be acquired by the three - time Mexican champions.<br />