Portuguese giants, Benfica, have confirmed the loan signing of Super Eagles defender, Tyronne Ebuehi.
The 22-year joins the Primeira Liga runner-up on a free contract following the expiration of his contract with Dutch club ADO Den Haag.
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Ebuehi made over 50 appearances for the modest Dutch side since breaking through in 2014.
“It is a feeling of great happiness to be able to be here in a club of this dimension,” the right-back told Benfica official website on Saturday.
“It is a dream come true, a great step that I take in my young career.
“Benfica is a great club with excellent conditions. It is known all over the world. The fact that I was always on the big stage was very appealing to me.
“I also know that in recent years the club has been a champion and has a tradition in Europe.
“It ’s a great club, from me, fans can expect hard work. I want to help the team fight for their goals.”
Ebuehi who is also included in Nigeria’s 30-man provisional squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup is hoping to make the final cut.
“I hope I can play at the World Cup. It is the dream of any player. I hope to be in Russia.”
