England-born Nigerian forward Ike Ugbo has joined Belgian topflight club Cercle Brugge on loan from Chelsea.
Cercle Brugge made the announcement on their official website.
Ugbo, 21, began his career with Chelsea at under-10 level turning professional in 2015 but is yet to make an appearance for the Blues.
Cercle Brugge is the fourth club Ugbo will join on loan after making appearances at Scunthorpe, Barnsley, MK Dons and Roda JC.
And his time at Roda JC in the Dutch second division saw Ugbo make 29 appearance scored 13 goals and 3 assists.
And speaking on Ugbo’s signing Cercle Brugge Chairman Vincent Goemaere said : “With the arrival of Ike Ugbo we are strengthening our line of attack in a targeted manner.
“Ugbo is a sturdy, strong striker who easily found his way to goal last season when he was loaned out to Roda JC.”
By James Agberebi
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He reminds me of zaha..very skillful player
I pray we won’t be begging this guy to come play for NIGERIA one day. The earlier the better we go for him now! Cap tie him and allow him continue improving in his club cuz he’s one for the Future definitely.
A 21 year old with skills and an eye for goal intact. 29 Appearances and he was involved in 16 goals. 13 G and 3 A. Impressive for me oo.