Coach of Spanish second division side Fuenlabrada has praised Nigeria international striker Sadiq Umar following his man of the match performance which helped Almeria to a 3-1 win.
Sergio Pellicer watched on as his team fail to keep the Nigerian at bay with the 25 year old scoring and also bagging an assist in the course of the heavy win which keeps Almeria’s promotion hopes alive.
Sadiq has now scored five goals in four consecutive games taking his tally for the season to 13 goals in 24 games aside nine assists as well. He is well on course to better his last season record of 20 goals in 38 games.
Speaking on the forward, Pellicer said it’s clear that the forward has outgrown the level of the Spanish second division suggesting to Almeria to cash in on the forward now.
“Sadiq has shown for two straight seasons what he can do. I guess he deserve a top division team and Almeria will do well to get the best deal. They are also on course for promotion”, the coach was overheard telling a member of the Almeria coaching staff.
La Liga side Valencia are reportedly the front runners for his signing but they face stiff competition from fellow top division side Real Betis. Almeria want around €30 million as transfer fee.
