Scottish Premiership side left stunned as European club announce transfer of star BEFORE paperwork is completed
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SERIE A side Lecce have stunned Kilmarnock by parading Corrie Ndaba with a club scarf as the Rugby Park outfit still waited for official deal confirmation.
The Irish defender travelled to Italy to complete the formalities of a six-figure transfer after a bid had been accepted.
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Corrie Ndaba in training for Killie
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Kilmarnock's Ndaba tussles for the ball against Kelty Hearts
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Corrie Ndaba poses with Lecce scarf but Kilmarnock claim the deal hasn't been finalised
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But just an hour after Killie's 4-0 Premier Sports Cup victory over East Fife, Lecce posted photos of the 25-year-old with their club colours.
On X the club posted: "The footballer Corrie Ndaba arrived in Bressanone in the late afternoon, where he began undergoing medical examinations that will be completed on Monday."
But Killie boss Stuart Kettlewell had also told reporters post-match there was "nothing" to report on Ndaba.
Killie feel the Italians have jumped the gun believing Ndaba's medical and paperwork have still to be fully completed.
But the expectation is he will become a Lecce player within 24-hours.
The Republic of Ireland youth international will become the latest player to make the move from Scottish football to Italy.
He'll follow in the footsteps of the likes of Bologna's Lewis Ferguson, as well as Josh Doig and Lewis Henderson.
Scotland national team stars Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour had outstanding seasons for Napoli, helping them to lift the Scudetto.
McTominay was even named Serie A's player of the year.
Ndaba came through the Ipswich youth ranks but never played a competitive league match for the Tractor Boys.
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He instead had several loans spells, including one at Killie's local rivals, Ayr United.
According to Sky Italy, Ndaba will sign a three-year deal with the option of extending for a further two.
Ndaba made 38 appearances in all competitions for Killie last season as a key member of the squad under Derek McInnes.
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