Young Nigerian central defender Emmanuel Junior Chidi has signed a two-year trainee contract with French club Dijon.
He was spotted by the Dijon scouts during a trip to Nigeria in April 2024 and will join the National League 3 group for the next two seasons.
A central defender born in 2006, this tall figure (1m93) convinced with his strong potential, characterized by his ability to be strong in duels, to play with both feet, his game intelligence and his leadership.
He played in Nigeria for Supreme Kings FC.
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