Exclusive – Real Madrid begins talks with AIK for new Super Eagles winger

The impending summer transfer of highly-rated Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna from Swedish AIK has taken a different turn, not foreseen by anyone in the last 72 hours, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal.

The 18-year-old winger has become one of the most promising young prospects in European football following a series of standout performances in Sweden this season, increasingly attracting the attention of top clubs across the continent.

Sources close to the situation indicate that a long list of clubs from the Premier League, Bundesliga and France have also joined the race to sign the Nigerian prodigy in recent months.

We also learned that several European clubs have already held meetings and conversations with the player’s representatives, Roni Layous and Ayi Muhammed, about the future of the outstanding winger.

Known for his explosive pace, flair, dribbling ability and fearless attacking style, Zadok is widely regarded as one of the best emerging wingers outside of Europe’s top five leagues.

Despite strong interest from multiple European teams, Real Madrid have joined the race and are believed to be seriously evaluating a potential move for the highly-rated youngster as part of the club’s long-term strategy focusing on elite young talent around the world.

People familiar with the situation suggest that the first contacts have already been made, while AIK remains fully aware of the rapidly growing market surrounding its star player.

According to sources, AIK are demanding a transfer fee of around €30 million to consider selling Zadok Yohanna, a figure that would make him one of the most expensive transfers in Scandinavian football history.

The Swedish club reportedly view the Nigerian winger as a generational talent and are not under pressure to sell him immediately, especially as several top European clubs continue to push for his signature.

The rise of Zadok Yohanna continues to attract attention across world football. From Nigeria to Sweden, and now heavily linked with Real Madrid and Europe’s elite clubs, the young winger’s journey is just beginning.

This month he will get his first taste of senior international football, after being part of the list of players called up by Nigeria coach Eric Chelle for the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in London.

Daniel Martin

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