George Ilenikhena has completed his move to Ligue 1 club, AS Monaco, from Belgian side, Royal Antwerp.

Ilenikhena is Monaco’s first signing of the summer.

The 17-year-old returned to France less than a year after leaving Amiens SC for Royal Antwerp.

Monaco will pay £18m plus another £2m add-ons for the player.

He is the latest Nigerian to join the principality club following the footsteps of Victor Ikpeba, Sani Keita, Lukman Haruna, Rabiu Afolabi and Elderson Echiejile.

The young striker has European experience having already played in the Champions League with Royal Antwerp.

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