In a surprising turn of events, 18-year-old Nigerian striker Ibrahim Hafiz Umar has opted for a trial at Chelsea FC, bypassing a previously arranged transfer to FK Bodø/Glimt. The deal with the Norwegian club was reportedly set at €500,000. Hafiz’s decision places the next steps of his career in the hands of Chelsea, as he will be trialing with the London club in the coming weeks. His current affiliation is with Ojodu City Academy.
Player Profile Clarification: It’s important to note a discrepancy in the provided information regarding a player named B. Ibrahim, who is listed as playing for Arsenal as a midfielder. This appears to be unrelated to the news about Ibrahim Hafiz Umar. For clarity, this article focuses solely on the Nigerian striker Hafiz Umar and his trial opportunity at Chelsea.