Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is on the verge of making a move to Italian Serie A club Udinese, as he is set to join them on a season-long loan from English Championship side Watford.
Okoye, who had a disappointing first season at Vicarage Road, is looking for a fresh start and an opportunity to regain his form and playing time.
The 23-year-old shot-stopper had been the standout performer for Sparta Rotterdam for two consecutive seasons before attracting the attention of Watford, who secured his services last summer.
However, Okoye struggled to make an impact at the English club and spent most of the season warming the bench. In fact, he only managed to make two appearances throughout the campaign, failing to establish himself as the first-choice goalkeeper.
With limited opportunities at Watford and a bleak future on the horizon, Okoye is now poised to depart from Vicarage Road in search of regular playing time elsewhere. A loan move to Udinese seems to be on the cards for the talented Nigerian, providing him with a chance to rediscover his form and showcase his abilities in the highly competitive Serie A.
The loan spell at Udinese could be the ideal platform for Okoye to regain his confidence and develop his skills further. It presents an opportunity for him to prove his worth and potentially compete for a starting position upon his return to Watford. As Okoye prepares for this new chapter in his career, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate seeing the talented shot-stopper back in action and flourishing on the Italian stage.
