Alhassan Yusuf: Super Eagles AFCON Star Set to Switch Europe for MLS Club

• The 2024/25 summer transfer window continues to witness transfers get completed thick and fast
• Several Nigerian players within and outside European football have secured respective transfers
• A report of a Super Eagles midfielder set to complete a transfer to the Major League Soccer (MLS) has surfaced

The 2024/25 summer transfer window is in full swing, with numerous players finalizing moves to clubs around the globe.

Nigerian players are also making waves, as several members of the Super Eagles finalise transfers both within and outside of Europe.

Amid the long list of transfer talks that continue to shape the footballing scene, a report has surfaced about Nigerian midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf, looking to complete a move to Major League Soccer (MLS).

Super Eagles star to complete MLS transfer

According to a report from football transfer expert, Sacha Tavolieri, Yusuf is set to complete a switch from Belgian club, Royal Antwerp, to MLS outfit, New England Revolution.

Read also

Super Eagles set to welcome new additions as NFF draw up scouting shortlist: report

The report details that the 24-year-old has undergone his medical with the club, and an agreement has been reached between both parties and the respective clubs over the transfer.

The midfielder was one of the standout players for the Nigerian team at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.

According to data from Fotmob, the combative midfielder is also a mainstay in Royal Antwerp's setup, amassing over 116 appearances and recording over 10 goals in his three seasons with the club.

Yusuf collected three trophies during his time with the Belgian outfit, including the Belgian First Division title and the Super Cup crown.

The transfer of the midfielder to MLS will see him join his national team compatriot, Chidozie Awaziem, who completed a transfer to FC Cincinnati earlier in July.

Read also

Augustine Eguavoen provides new update and timeline on Super Eagles coaching appointment

Several other elite players, including Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and most recently, Marco Reus, have all completed transfers to MLS in the past year and a half.

Troost-Ekong set to join Al Kholood

Legit.ng in another report detailed that Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, is set to join Saudi Pro League club, Al Kholood.

The 30-year-old recently completed a transfer to Greece from Udinese and was named Player of the Tournament at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Source: Legit.ng