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Dessers: Nigerian forward joins Genk from Heracles Almelo

Belgian First Division A giants Genk have completed the signing of Cyriel Dessers from Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo.

The 25-year-old Nigeria senior national team invitee penned a four year deal with the Smurfs which will see him stay at the club until 2024.

Dessers joined the Heraclieden last summer from Utrecht on a three-year deal and enjoyed great success in his debut campaign with the side.

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In 29 appearances across all competitions, he scored 18 goals and provided six assists which saw him emerge as joint-topscorer in the Dutch elite division, which was cancelled owing to the coronavirus outbreak.