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James Abankwah of Saint Pat's. Laszlo Geczo/INPHO

St Pat's defender James Abankwah set for move to Udinese of Serie A

The reported fee would be a record for a League of Ireland club.

SAINT PATRICK’S ATHLETIC defender James Abankwah is reportedly set for a transfer to Udinese of Serie A. 

Gazetta Dello Sport reported earlier today that 18-year-old Abankwah is in Udine for a medical with the Italian club, though is expected to be loaned back to Pat’s until June to allow him complete his Leaving Cert. 

And, as was first reported today by the Irish Sun, it’s understood the putative up-front fee for Abankwah would be a record paid to a League of Ireland club, eclipsing the €500,000 paid by Man City to Shamrock Rovers for Gavin Bazunu. 

Originally from Longford, Abankwah began playing with Melview FC before moving to Dublin and joining Cherry Orchard, from where he joined Pat’s. 

He signed professional terms with Pat’s last July, just prior to his first team debut against Derry City. He went on to make 13 first-team appearances for Pat’s last season, the last of which was as a substitute in the FAI Cup final victory against Bohemians. 

He has also been capped at U19 level by Ireland. 

Udinese are currently 15th in Serie A, seven points clear of the relegation zone. 

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    Mute Rotts
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    Jan 25th 2022, 5:29 PM

    Great to see best of luck to him. I really hope he makes it over there

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    Mute Michael Graham
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    Jan 25th 2022, 5:37 PM

    @Rotts: great news

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    Mute Sean Healy
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    Jan 25th 2022, 6:20 PM

    Potentially a great move. Great to see young Irish lads thinking outside of the English leagues. Best of luck to him.

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    Jan 25th 2022, 7:16 PM

    Great to see and the best of luck to the lad. Udinese my favorite Italian team from now.

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    Mute Danger
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    Jan 25th 2022, 6:32 PM

    I wish him success. Is it wrong to be worried about the racist fans in Italy?

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    Jan 25th 2022, 10:28 PM

    @Danger: no more than being worried about the racist fans in Ireland

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