Official: Philip Otele Joins Fc Basel From Uae Club Al Wahda

Swiss Super League side FC Basel have announced the signing of Nigerian forward Philip Otele on loan from UAE Pro League club Al Wahda, .

The 25-year-old attacker, who will don the number 7 shirt, joins on a deal that includes a 3 million purchase option, giving Basel flexibility to secure his services permanently.

Pleased with the capture of Otele, FC Basel sporting director Daniel Stucki said:

Otele himself expressed delight at the move:

Basel scouts had been tracking Otele since last summer, but a move only materialised this January.