Otele Set To Join Serie A Club From FC Basel
Basel are seeking around €3 million for the winger, the same fee they paid to sign him from Al Wahda last year, with direct talks between the clubs expected this week.
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Super Eagles winger Philip Otele is closing in on a move to Serie A side Lecce from Swiss Super League champions FC Basel.
The 26 year old spent last season on loan at Bundesliga club Hamburger SV, where he scored once in nine league appearances. Hamburg opted against activating the purchase clause in his loan deal, reportedly valued between €4.5 million and €5 million, allowing him to return to Basel.
According to reports, Lecce and FC Basel are expected to hold direct talks this week to finalise the transfer. Basel are believed to be seeking a fee of around €3 million for the Nigerian international, the same amount they paid UAE Pro League club Al Wahda to sign him in 2025.
Otele remains under contract with the Swiss club until June 2028, but a move to Italy now appears increasingly likely as negotiations gather pace. He has made five appearances for the Nigeria national team.
Did You Know?
- Philip Otele is 26 years old and has made five appearances for the Super Eagles.
- He spent last season on loan at Hamburger SV, scoring once in nine league appearances.
- Hamburg’s option to sign him permanently was reportedly valued between €4.5 million and €5 million.
- FC Basel are seeking around €3 million for Otele, the same fee they paid Al Wahda to sign him in 2025.
- Otele’s current Basel contract runs until June 2028.
- FC Basel are the reigning Swiss Super League champions.
- Lecce compete in Italy’s Serie A.
