Torino exercised their option to buy Ola Aina from Chelsea for £8.7 million ($11m) after a successful campaign on loan, but this season has done more than secure a long-term club - it also sees the 22-year-old make the African Cup of Nations after disappointingly missing out on the World Cup.

Forest Suffer Major Blow as Aina Injury ConfirmedAina Sidelined for Three MonthsNottingham Forest have been dealt a significant setback with the news that Ola Aina will be out for three months after

Ola Aina has stated that eyes on Nigeria as well as the country’s abundant talent are the reasons for so many of the nation’s players thriving in Europe.

Ola Aina has backed Chelsea's young players to make an impact as they attempt to cope with a two-window transfer ban, while he accepts that replacing Eden Hazard is an incredibly difficult task.

Excerpt: Ola Aina says the Super Eagles have a fantastic squad with enough depth to cover injuries and remain confident. Super Eagles defender Ola Aina, who plays as a full back