Barcelona-Linked Tremendous Eagles Star Confirms He Will Play In La Liga Subsequent Season

Considered one of Nigeria’s most prolific ahead in Europe in latest occasions is satisfied the Spanish La Liga can be his playground by the point the 2022-23 marketing campaign kicks off

Tremendous Eagles ahead Umar Sadiq has reiterated his need to remain at Almeria subsequent season and assist the Rojiblancos compete among the many greatest within the Spanish Primera Division.

Sadiq adopted up a powerful maiden marketing campaign within the Spanish Segunda Division by contributing 30 targets (18 targets, 12 assists) in 36 league video games to assist Almeria end champions this time period.

Nobody had a hand in additional targets than the 25-year-old former AS Roma ace, confirming his ranking as probably the most priceless participant within the Spanish second division.

It’s anticipated that Sadiq’s identify can be prime of many golf equipment’ procuring lists this summer time, because it was final yr.

Barcelona, Sevilla, and Valencia are a number of the Spanish sides beforehand linked with a transfer for the Rio Olympics bronze medallist.

English Premier League cash Newcastle additionally wished so as to add Sadiq to their attacking personnel, however the Nigerian has by no means hidden his need to remain in Almeria.

And with La Liga promotion secured for La Union, Sadiq isn’t doubtful that he desires to expertise the highest flight with the group that introduced him to Spain.

“Enjoying within the First Division is a dream, and I need to do it with Almería,” the previous Partizan ahead advised the media, as per AS.

“It’s a place the place I’ve discovered the love and belief of the coach. I’ve very tempting provides, however I’ll keep 100% in Almería.”

With a 60 million euros launch clause on his head, it’s unlikely that any membership will persuade Almeria and Sadiq to half firm any time quickly.

Sadiq is with the Tremendous Eagles presently, and he performed the primary half of Nigeria’s 2-1 overcome Sierra Leone on Thursday.

Everton’s Alex Iwobi and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen scored each targets for the three-time Afcon champions within the matchday one fixture of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying collection.

Matchday two kicks off on Monday with a first-ever assembly with the tiny island nation of Sao Tome & Principe, and Sadiq was clear about his expectations within the encounter.

“Proper now, I’m targeted on the video games with Nigeria,” Sadiq stated.

“Then we’ll discuss how the season can be with Almería. My thoughts is on profitable on Monday, and I hope to God we get it.”

Nigeria’s assembly with the Sao Tomeans will begin by 2 pm (native time), with a win prone to ship the Tremendous Eagles to the highest of Group A on six factors.