English Championship side Cardiff City have missed out on a chance to sign Nigeria international winger Chidera Ejuke on a season long loan deal, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Ejuke for the second consecutive season took the advantage of suspending his contract with Russian side CSKA Moscow as approved by FIFA due to the unrest in Russia, making him eligible to join any team of his choice.
Last season he was at German Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin, who were relegated at the end of the season. After suspending his contract few weeks ago, Cardiff City offered him a contract which will see him spend a season with them.
Their offer was however rejected with the agent and the player agreeing on exploring other options, top of which is another stint in Germany following contacts with teams keen on acquiring him. Union Berlin is reportedly among the teams weighing up the prospect of having him on loan.
25 year old Ejuke battled injuries and fitness issues for the most part of last season limiting him to 20 game mostly as a substitute. He ended the season with three assists as he failed to hit the back of the net.
Daniel Martins