RB Leipzig, 2 others reportedly interested in Flying Eagles star Benjamin Fredrick

Flying Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick. (Photo Credit: Imago

TRANSFERS RB Leipzig, 2 others reportedly interested in Flying Eagles star Benjamin Fredrick

Jidechi Chidiezie 11:42 - 17.03.2023

Fredrick was one of the stand-out players at the recently concluded U-20 AFCON.

Flying Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick is reported to now be attracting interest from major European clubs following his performance at the recently concluded Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

The defender was part of Nigeria's U-20 squad that defeated Tunisia 4-0 to finish with bronze at the 12-nation youth tournament in Egypt earlier this month.

Fredrick was one of the stand-out players in the U-20 AFCON.

Nigeria's Flying Eagles won their first medal at the U-20 AFCON since 2015
Nigeria's Flying Eagles squad after winning bronze at the U-20 AFCON

European sides pursuing Fredrick for signature

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, European clubs are beginning to circle the Nigerian youngster in a bid to bring him into their fold.

Interested clubs so far include Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, Belgian giants Anderlecht, and Danish side FC Midtjylland who were in the past, a great home for current Super Eagles players Paul Onuachu and Frank Onyeka.

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1636628936401756160?s=20

"Nigerian 17-year old defender Benjamin Fredrick is now attracting interest around Europe as Anderlecht, RB Leipzig and Midtjylland are tracking him 🇳🇬 #transfers," Romano wrote on Friday to his 14.2m Twitter followers.

"Fredrick is now represented by CAA Base," he revealed.

Fredrick, teammates to turn attention to U-20 World Cup

In the meantime, Fredrick will hope to put up a better performance with Nigeria's Flying Eagles when the team head to the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.

Nigeria are in Pot 3 of the U-20 World Cup ahead of the official draws slated for Friday, March 31 at the Taman Werdhi Budaya Art Centre in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.

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