Chidozie Awaziem has joined Spanish La Liga side, CD Leganes on loan from FC Porto ahead of the 2019/2020 season.
Awaziem joined FC Porto in 2014, but has been on several loan spells the last four seasons.
Leganes confirmed the acquisition of the player on Thursday to bolster their squad ahead of Next season.
💥LOAN | C.D. Leganés closes the loan of Nigerian international defender Chidozie Awaziem #BienvenidoAwaziem pic.twitter.com/0sBkzTJAB2
— C.D. Leganés 🇺🇸🇬🇧 (@CDLeganes_en) August 15, 2019
The 22 years-old defender is a utility acquisition who can play as the central defender or from right back and is expected to provide options for Leganes manager Mauricio Pellegrino.
He spent second half of last season on loan at Caykur Rizespor where he made 16 appearances in the Turkish Super Lig after joining in January.
Awaziem has now linked up with Super Eagles teammate, Kenneth Omeruo who recently signed a permanent deal from Chelsea to join Leganes; following a successful loan spell last season.
Footballlive.ng can confirm the defender has been handed number 12 jersey.
