Liverpool's Nigerian-Born Winger Offered Five-Year Contract By Lazio

Published: December 31, 2018

Ibadan-born winger Bobby Adekanye might end his association with Liverpool at the end of this season.

Corriere dello Sport informs that Italian Serie A club Lazio have been negotiating with Adekanye and his entourage since November and are hoping to sign the player on a pre-contract when the transfer window opens for business tomorrow.

The winger's contract with Premier League pacesetters Liverpool expires in June 2019 and he's set to leave on a free transfer as he has declined to sign a new deal.

Adekanye is mindful of the fact that he will not get first-team opportunities if he remains at Anfield though he has trained with the first teamers on few occasions this season.

The 19-year-old is arguably Nigeria's top performer in the UEFA Youth League in the last two seasons, having had a hand in 6 goals (5 goals, 1 assist) in 12 matches.

He has also appeared for the youth teams of VV Alphia, Ajax Amsterdam, PSV Eindhoven and Barcelona.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel