Super Eagles star, Stephen Odey has completed a move to Belgian First Division A champions, Racing Genk.
Gent confirmed the signing of the Nigeria international following a successful medical.
The former FC Zurich star penned a five-year deal tying him to Genk until June 30, 2024.
Describing their new signing, Genk stated on their official website, "Stephen is a fast and explosive attacker. He stands firmly on his legs, is efficient and plays with a lot of energy.
"At FC Zürich he played 45 games last season in which he scored 15 times and gave 3 assists. Stephen is also a Nigerian International with 3 caps."
Though the transfer fee paid by Genk to FC Zurich has not been disclosed, a fee of 3.5 million euros has been mooted.
The 21-year-old Odey started his professional career in Nigeria with Mountain of Fire and Miracles FC before he was acquired by FC Zurich in 2017.
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