Ghanaian defender Nicholas Opoku has signed a four-year contract with Italian Club Udinese on a four-year contract.
He joins the Serie A outfit from Tunisian giants Club Africain where he had a successful spell.
Udinese confirmed the signing of the 21-year-old to become the seventh Ghanaian player to join the Club after Mohammed Gago, Sulley Muntari, Asamoah Gyan, Kwadwo Asamoah, Stephen Appiah and Emmanuel Agyemang Badu.
“Opoku is a defender that has been highlighted in the last year – says the Director of the Technical Area Daniele Pradè – with his meter and 90 for 87 kg fielding important physical means that also help in the air game, which combines speed and reactivity. At the orders of Mr. Velazquez, he will have the opportunity to put his characteristics to good use “.
Nicholas Opoku moved to Tunisian after three seasons with Ghana Premier League side Berekum Chelsea.
He also received his debut Black Stars call-up for an international friendly against Saudi Arabia