Chelsea youngster on the verge of being converted as he makes decision over future

Chelsea youngster Ola Aina faces a huge decision about his future as an international as his 21st birthday approaches.

The youngster has been at Chelsea for his whole career and has represented England at several youth levels along the way.

Now, however, as a 20 year old, Aina is being tempted to switch his allegiance to Nigeria, the county of his parents’ birth.

Nigeria’s coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed to Goal that he wants Aina in his squad, and the full back has stopped playing for England’s U21 side while he makes the call. The youngster was at Barnet to watch the friendly between Senegal and Nigeria, and England coach Gareth Southgate may need to move quickly to avoid losing a talented prospect from his squad.

Goal also allege that Jon Obi Mikel was one of the influences that has swayed his potential compatriot towards the Super Eagles, as the pair trained on the periphery of Antonio Conte’s squad together this season.

 

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