Super Eagles Defender Elderson Echiejile Joins French Ligue, AS Monaco

Nigeria Super Eagles defender Echiejile has been officially signed over to French Ligue 1 giants, AS Monaco from Portuguese club, Braga.
The 25 years old Echiejile has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal, returning to France where he spent three years with Rennes from 2007.
  “It’s now official. I have signed a 4½ yrs contract with AS Monaco in France,” Echiejile said. “I am very happy and proud – Monaco is one of the best clubs in Europe,” Echiejile said.

 ”They have a great reputation in Africa since George Weah played here.” “Very grateful to God, the Braga fans, my former team mates, and the entire coaching crew. It was a wonderful 3½-years with you,”,  "I'll give the best of myself to succeed them as best as possible," he added

The left-back, whose contract with Braga was due to end in June, played every match for Nigeria as they won the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa last year. Echiejile made 64 appearances for Braga, scoring 5 goals.