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Boavista Signs Awaziem Permanently from Porto  

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu

May 22, 2021

Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem has signed for Boavista on a permanent deal from FC Porto.

The Nigerian joined Boavista on an initial loan deal last summer by the club have now decided to make the deal permanent.

The deal made Awaziem the most expensive signing in the history of the club after the deal cost Boavista €5m to acquire his services from the Portuguese side, Porto.

However, the defender may yet still leave Boavista with a number of clubs in France interested in his services.

The 24-year-old made 27 league appearances for Boavista in the 2020/21 season.

Awaziem made 10 league appearances for Porto first team after joining the club in 2015. He has spent time on loan with clubs in France, Turkey and Spain.