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Lecce say Corrie Ndaba arrived at the Italian club on Saturday Kilmarnock centre-half Corrie Ndaba is close to finalising a transfer to Lecce, the Serie A club have announced. Lecce have posted a photograph of the 25-year-old Irishman with a club scarf on their X account, , external saying he arrived on Saturday afternoon for a medical, which "will be completed on Monday". That explained Ndaba's absence from Kilmarnock's matchday squad as Stuart Kettlewell's side defeated East Fife 4-0 to secure top spot in their Premier Sports Cup group and progress to the last 16. The defender signed a three-year contract with the Scottish Premiership club last summer after leaving Ipswich Town following a season on loan at Kilmarnock. Third-tier Alloa qualify in Premier Sports Cup Kilmarnock accept offer for Ndaba - gossip He made 39 appearances, all but two of them starts, last season as the Ayrshire side finished ninth in the Scottish top flight. Now he appears likely to complete a move to the club who have just brought Eusebio Di Francesco back for a second spell as head coach after leaving relegated Venezia. Lecce themselves finished 17th in the Italian top flight, one place above the relegation spots. Ndaba, who played for the Republic of Ireland at Under-18 level, failed to break into Ipswich's first team after coming through the Championship club's youth ranks and had loan spells with Hemel Hempstead Town, Chelmsford City, Ayr United, Salford City, Burton Albion and Fleetwood Town before joining Kilmarnock. Visit our Kilmarnock page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Kilmarnock news notifications in the BBC Sport app Losing 5-1 to Arsenal made me want to join - Gyokeres England unsure if Stokes will bowl on fifth day 'We're not underdogs' - England seek redemption against Spain Robin Williams' life and career through ten crucial photographs Investigating the rise of medical conspiracy theories Film-maker Roger Ross Williams examines the American prison system Radio 4's multi award-winning ‘antidote to panel games’ 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs How England can beat Spain in Euro 2025 final 'A different world' - Spain's transformation after World Cup fallout Dodgers' journey from 'best ever' to 'rock bottom' Hojlund's fight to answer Man Utd's striker question 'Nightmare start' for India as Woakes takes two wickets in first over. Video'Nightmare start' for India as Woakes takes two wickets in first over Catchin' Sachin - Joe's route to 15, 921 Root reaches milestone as England punish India on day three. Video Root reaches milestone as England punish India on day three Hey big spenders - Liverpool lead top-four domination of £1bn deals Champions and fearless youth - who's in England's World Cup squad? Drop James? Start Mead? How do England beat Spain? Video Drop James? Start Mead? How do England beat Spain? Bonmati winner sends Spain to Euro 2025 final - highlights. Video Bonmati winner sends Spain to Euro 2025 final - highlights 'A win-win' - reaction in Barcelona to Rashford's arrival 'Greatest stadium on earth' - Lions set for debut at The 'G Is it time for injury replacements in Test cricket? Kelly's extra-time goal gives England victory over Italy Video Kelly's extra-time goal gives England victory over Italy Prem season to open with first Thursday night game Are Aston Martin dark horses to sign Verstappen? Harmanpreet and Goud star as India beat England to secure ODI series. Video Harmanpreet and Goud star as India beat England to secure ODI series 'Historic' football regulator bill becomes law - what it means for fans 'He did things-no one could do' - how 2005 Ashes 'reinvented' Flintoff. Video'He did things-no one could do' - how 2005 Ashes 'reinvented' Flintoff Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.