Tochukwu Nnadi: Marseille set to sign Nigeria star from Zulte Waregem

French Ligue 1 giants Olympique de Marseille have agreed to a deal with Belgian side Zulte Waregem to sign Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi on a permanent transfer.

​According to reports, Marseille will pay €6m for the Nigeria international, who caught the attention of the French club with his impressive performances in Belgium this season.

✅ DONE DEAL

🔵⚪️ Tochukwu Nnadi signe à l’OM et arrive à l’aéroport de Marseille ce lundi à 8:30.

✍️ Transfer sec. #mercato #essevee #JPL pic.twitter.com/atjzSww4qX

— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) February 1, 2026

The 22-year-old has been a mainstay for Zulte Waregem this term, making 18 league appearances.

Nnadi was part of Nigeria squad for AFCON

​Nnadi began his professional journey in 2021 with Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv before moving to Zulte Waregem in January 2024.

​On the international stage, Nnadi represented Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, featuring in all five matches, including memorable victories over Italy and Argentina.

More recently, the defensive midfielder was part of the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where he made his senior competitive debut.