The 20-year-old is already a full international, having earned eight caps under Samson Siasia, but remains eligible to play for the Under-23s.
Olympic team coach Austin Eguavoen arrived in Italy on Wednesday in continuation of his tour of European clubs to secure the release of players for the Eight-Nation championship.
The tournament falls outside of the FIFA window meaning clubs are not obligated to release players, and the former international plans to meet with Inter Milan officials to secure the release of Obi.
“Coach Austin Eguavoen is expected to see Inter Milan’s sporting director for the release of Joel Obi who has indicated interest in featuring in next months’ Eight Nations championship,” Olympic team Media Oficer Arafat Aliu said.
On Tuesday Eguavoen completed his visit to the Netherlands where he met with officials of VV Venlo, the club of Ahmed Musa, Alex Nkume, and Uchebo Okechukwu. He also met with officials of PSV Eindhoven, the club of Rabiu Ibrahim.
On Wednesday, he held talks with Parma, Torino, and Regggina for the release of Obiora Nwankwo, Nnamdi Oduamdi and Daniel Adejo.
His next stop will be Spain on Thursday where he would see officials of Granada and Atletico Belares.
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