Ligue 1 giants, AS Monaco have announced the signing of striker George Ilenikhena, reports Completesports.com.
Ilenikhena arrived the former Ligue 1 champions from Belgian outfit Royal Antwerp.
The 17-year-old only arrived Royal Antwerp from another French club Amiens SC last summer.
The forward scored 14 goals in 50 games for Antwerp and established himself as the club’s second-best scorer.
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Last season, he also made his debut in the UEFA Champions League.
Ilenikhena scored his first goal in the competition in Antwerp’s 3-2 victory over Barcelona.
He is the latest Nigerian to join the principality club following the footsteps of Victor Ikpeba, Sani Keita, Lukman Haruna, Rabiu Afolabi and Elderson Echiejile.
He will jersey number 21 at his new club.
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