In a major coup, Croatian top-flight club 1961 Istra has beaten out top European clubs to sign Nigerian wonder-kid Charles Agada. The 18-year-old former Golden Eaglets attacker has inked a 4-year deal with Istra, becoming the third Nigerian player to join the club in the last two years.

Agada was highly sought after by several European clubs, including Queens Park Rangers (QPR) of England, which had previously offered him a pre-contract deal. However, circumstances prevented the deal from materializing.

Istra is confident that Agada will thrive at the club, providing a perfect platform for him to launch his European club career. Agada joins fellow Nigerian players Salim Fago Lawal and Israel Isaac Ayuma at the Croatian club.