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Nigerian Midfielder John Otomewo Poised for Record €1.6m Move to Stade Reims

Nigerian Midfielder John Otomewo Poised for Record €1.6m Move to Stade Reims

John Otomewo is on the brink of joining French second-tier side Stade Reims after Hapoel Jerusalem agreed a €1.6 million sale. The fee would become Hapoel Jerusalem’s biggest outgoing transfer, surpassing the €1.5 million paid for Cedric Don. Otomewo is expected to complete his medical in France after arriving first in Israel later this week. Discovered at a talent tournament in Nigeria, the 19-year-old signed for Hapoel’s youth team last summer. He trained with the first team during an injury crisis and went on to make 19 league appearances.

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H
hala

Do you think Otomewo can adapt quickly to France's second tier and justify that record fee?

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K
kris

Right, his physicality and passing range match France's second tier demands, he should justify that fee soon enough.

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G
grace

A move for €1.6m would top Hapoel Jerusalem's outgoing records, but paying top price doesn't guarantee success on the pitch.

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Y
yemi

Labeling him 'poised' feels premature until we see how he handles the intensity of the French second tier.

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M
mary

If the deal goes through, Otomewo should focus on building chemistry with teammates before chasing individual stats.

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