OFFICIAL - Super Eagles defender Tyronne Ebuehi unveiled by Empoli

Empoli have confirmed the signing of Nigerian defender, Tyronne Ebuehi on a permanent transfer from Benfica.

The confirmation puts an end to week-long speculation concerning the deal as the club had been linked to Ebuehi for quite some time.

The Super Eagles defender joins on a three-year deal having spent the previous four years on the books of Benfica and going out on two loan spells in that time.

The 26-year-old’s arrival was announced on Empoli’s official Twitter handle with two posts welcoming the Nigerian.

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One of the tweets read “Defender born in 1995, arrives permanently from Benfica” while the other was a welcome message with Ebuehi in Empoli colours.

Another announcement was made on Empoli’s official website in which the Super Eagles star was welcomed to the club and a profile of his career so far.  

Ebuehi initially started getting linked to Empoli when the club appointed Paolo Zanetti as their new manager last month.

Zanetti was the head coach of Venezia last season until he was fired in April after the club went on an eight-game losing streak and ultimately got relegated.

Tyronne Ebuehi spent last season on loan at Venezia and although he only played 19 league games due to injury but clearly impressed Zanetti who has now brought him along to his new base.