Enyimba winger Ezekiel Bassey has secured a loan move to the B-team of FC Barcelona for the rest of the season. The Spanish club announced on it’s official Twitter account.
? COMUNICADO OFICIAL – El extremo nigeriano Ezekiel Bassey llega cedido al Barça B https://t.co/B8tUemRggb #FCBMasia #FCBlive pic.twitter.com/XbjW4hDP8f
— FC Barcelona – Masia (@FCBmasia) January 31, 2017
The deal has a clause of an outright purchase of two years for the nigerian youngster who is expected to undergo medicals in Barcelona later today.
The 20 year old’s progress with Barca B will determine wether he will subsequently join the senior side and sign a permanent deal in the summer.
Bassey was part of the 23 players from the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) that went on a one week tour of spain after the League management company partnered with Spanish La Liga.