Levante striker, Obafemi Martins, is close to leaving the Spanish La Liga club.
The 28-year-old striker fondly “Obagoal” revealed to
Spanish radio station, CadenaSer Valencia, that he has held talks with
Major League Soccer (MLS) side, Seattle Sounders.
But Martins will have to wait for Levante’s decision on the proposed transfer to the MLS club.
“[Seattle] have spoken to me, and we’ve made a good
deal. They’ve already had a conversation with Levante and I’m waiting
for the club to tell me something.
“It’s a good deal for me. It’s a good deal for
everyone and for my family as well. It would be good to go to the United
States,” said the Nigerian striker.
Martins also made it clear he is “not happy with Levante,” which is why he wants to leave.
“I’m not happy with Levante, that’s something I’ve communicated with the club. It’s not about money that is not being paid.
“I came to Levante for very little money and they
will receive more than what it cost to sign me, so it would be a good
deal for Levante,” said the former Inter Milan man.
Martins has a €3 million buyout clause in his
contract at Levante and the club have stated that they would only
negotiate within the player’s release clause.
“We will not be negotiating the transfer of any
player at this time and if an offer is received, it will be referred to
said player’s release clause,” stated Levante.
Reports are already suggesting that Martins and
Seattle Sounders have agreed a three-year contract with an option of a
year, which will see the Nigerian earn around $2.5m per annum.
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