Joel Obi is set to join Serie C club Vis Pesaro on a permanent transfer, reports Completesports.com

According to Italian transfer expert, Gianluca Di Marzio, Vis Pesaro want to sign the free agent this month.

Vis Pesaro are fighting to escape relegation and believe Obi’s arrival will help boost their survival hopes.

The 32-year-old was once on the books of Italian clubs; Inter Milan, Parma, Torino, Chievo Verona, Salernitana and Reginna.

He also once had stint in the Turkish Super Lig with Alanyaspor.

Obi was part of Nigeria’s squad to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.