SuperSport United starlet Ime Okon has turned down a possibility to play in Europe for now whereas signing a brand new deal.
In January, the 20-year-old defender jetted off to Ukraine to be assessed by Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv.
And whereas he impressed throughout his trial, Okon opted towards the transfer, in response to SuperSport United CEO Stanley Matthews.
This might be because of an ongoing political warfare between Ukraine and Russia.
Now, in response to Matthews Okon accepted a contract extension supply from SuperSport United for the following three years.
Moreover, Matthews confirmed that there three different European golf equipment which have proven curiosity in Okon.
And consequently, SuperSport United determined to insert a brand new however undisclosed buyout clause on Okon’s contract.
SUPERSPORT UNITED TIE DOWN STARLET AFTER REJECTING EURO OFFER
“Sure, Kyiv are nonetheless eager on Ime, however he has rejected the transfer for now,” Matthews instructed FARPost.
“We have now curiosity from 3 different European golf equipment – I can’t reveal names for now. However we have now agreed with Ime to pursue these choices in July whereas we concentrate on our finish of season outcomes.
“He has, in the meantime, prolonged his settlement with us by an extra 12 months with a good worldwide buyout clause efficient July 2025. We don’t anticipate Ime taking part in for us subsequent season.”
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