Barcelona set to buy Nigerian Midfielder Onyedika for €30m

Spanish Laliga giants Barcelona is understood to be preparing a €30 million bid for Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika, from Belgian side, Club Brugge.

According to completesports, the Nigerian midfielder could be headed for the Catalan side, who are reportedly considering a €30 million move for him.

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“For now, Barcelona are the latest suitors. We understand they are willing to part with €30 million for his transfer,” a source told completesports.

Onyedika could become the third Nigerian player to play for Barcelona, after Emmanuel Amuneke and Gbenga Okunnowo.

Crystal Palace and Everton are also showing interest in the defensive midfielder.

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Onyedika was on duty when Club Brugge played to a 1-1 draw at home against KV Mechelen on the opening day of the 2024/2025 Belgian top league season on July 26.

The defensive midfielder featured in 49 games for Club Brugge across all competitions in the 2023/2024 season and scored four goals.