Super Eagles midfielder, Joel Obi has transferred from Torino to Serie A rivals Chievo Verona.
The 27-year-old has signed a three-year deal with Chievo, with a further year’s option on his contract at the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi.
“A new adventure is about to begin, but first of all I would like to thank my Torino teammates and all the staff for the unique years spent together,” said Obi on social media, after joining for an undisclosed fee.
Obi, who was part of Nigeria’s squad at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, played for Torino from 2015 and racked up seven goals and five assists in 59 appearances for the club.
He started his career at Serie A heavyweights Internazionale, where he rose through the ranks before debuting for the first team in September 2010.
Obi, who was born in Lagos, has also played for Parma in his senior club career.
He rejected a chance to represent Italy at youth level before making his debut for Nigeria against Sierra Leone in February 2011.
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