Despite reports linking 25 year old Nigeria international Childera Ejuke with a loan move to English Championship side Cardiff City, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal that he is weighing up other options.
Due to a transfer embargo caused by the lengthy court case with French side Nantes regarding payment for Emiliano Sala, Cardiff City have a ban on paying transfer fees for any prospective signings.
However with FIFA’s leeway for players playing in Russia, the Nigerian is free to suspend his contract with CSKA Moscow and join another team on a temporary basis. He already did that when he turned out for Hertha Berlin last season in the German Bundesliga. They were however relegated.
With a return back to Russia not on his cards, Cardiff City approached his camp and talks were held, but sources close to the dribbling sensation said a team playing in the UEFA Champions League is the current favorite to land him on the same terms.
Talks have been held and even though the pay is less than what he will potentially earn at the English Championship side, it is said that he sees the opportunity of playing in Europe’s prestigious tournament as a way to re-introduce himself to top teams in top leagues.
Daniel Martins