On Wednesday, the Columbus Crew added a veteran presence to the team’s midfield with the loan announcement of James Igbekeme. Igbekeme joins the Crew from from Spanish Segunda División side Real Zaragoza for the 2022 season with an option to exercise a permanent transfer at the end of the loan period. Igbekeme will take up an international roster slot on the Black & Gold’s roster and will be complete once the player’s P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate are complete.
Igbekeme, known as “The Black Panther” by supporters and teammates, is an offensive-minded midfielder with good ability both off and on the ball.