The Nigerian is a bit of a throwback in terms of style, and will look to replicate Malcom's transformative impact with Les Girondins
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In a year that saw the Super Eagles catch the eye at the World Cup in more ways than one, it is remarkable that Nigeria's most interesting bit of transfer business involves a player who did not make the squad to Russia. Samuel Kalu, it would seem, bucks the trend in more ways than one.
Aged 20, the winger has traded in the Belgian top flight for the French, joining Ligue 1 side Bordeaux from Gent somewhat out of left-field.