Sassuolo extends Salim Abubakar's contract in Italian youth league

Italian club Sassuolo, have extended the contract of Ghanaian attacking midfielder Salim Abubakar in the U-19 division.

Salim Abubakar has signed a five-year contract after his progress from the U-18 side where he played 13 matches last season.

The 18-year-old made his first appearance for the Primavera side last weekend when Sassuolo drew 1-1 at home in Milan.

Abubakar is a box-to-box midfielder who provides creativity with his guile and demonstrates his great vision through penetrative passes.