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Louis Rees-Zammit is set for a stunning move to Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs as the former Wales star inches closer to his NFL dream.

Rees-Zammit shocked the rugby world in January when he dramatically quit the sport to pursue a new career in the USA and take up a place on the NFL international player pathway (IPP).

After impressing NFL scouts on the IPP, the 23-year-old held contract meetings with a number of teams but Mail Sport understands Rees-Zammit and the Chiefs have agreed terms.

While the final contract details are still being ironed out, Rees-Zammit is expected to sign on Friday and join the Chiefs who have superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce on their roster.

Rees-Zammit will pen a training contract with the Kansas-based side as he looks to make it into the team’s party for the new NFL season in the running back and wide receiver positions.

Rees-Zammit visited a number of NFL franchises – including the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos – after standing out on the IPP with his pace and power.

Many doubted he would

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