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Metu Nears Fenerbahce Switch Pending Medical Clearance


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Metu Nears Fenerbahce Switch Pending Medical Clearance

 Sampson Adedeji

D’Tigers standout Chimezie Metu is closing in on a move to Turkish basketball powerhouse Fenerbahce Istanbul for the upcoming season, subject to a successful medical examination, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The 28-year-old Nigerian-American, who operates as both a centre and forward, is set to join the EuroLeague side after a stint with FC Barcelona in Spain’s Liga ACB and EuroLeague last season.

According to reports, Metu is close to finalizing a one-year deal with Fenerbahce. However, the transfer hinges on his fitness following a major injury earlier this year.

BasketNews stated: “Fenerbahce Istanbul is nearing an agreement with big man Chimezie Metu. However, the deal is expected to be finalised pending one key condition: a successful medical evaluation.”

Metu ruptured his Achilles tendon in March, and Fenerbahce is expected to carry out an extensive medical assessment to evaluate his recovery progress before confirming the signing.

The athletic forward is targeting a return to action by December, and there is growing optimism around his rehabilitation progress and physical condition.

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Award winning journalist, Niyi Busari, the Publisher and CEO of BSN Sports Concepts is one of the most celebrated Nigerian sports journalist of his generation. A"cross-over" professional, he combines the talents and abilities of a print and electronic journalist in a manner that is rare, even though his specialization is print. A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja where he obtained his Bachelor Degree in 2015.

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