By Our ReporterEX-SUPER Eagles striker, Ikechukwu Uche has expressed his delight after returning to the Spanish La Liga to join Malaga NaijaSportsXtra can report.
The 32 year old Nigeria joined Malaga 10 minutes to the close of the January window from Mexico’s Tigres UANL on a loan deal that will expire on 30th June.Uche took to social media, twitter to express his joy.
"With eager and enthusiasm... Hello Malaga!"
Uche who is the fifth to sign for Malaga in the winter market after Chory Castro, Atsu, Cifu and Ricca was also linked in with the UD Las Palmas.
Recall the Nigerian has not played a competitive match since last September 25, when he debuted with the Tigers. At that game he scored a goal and injured in his left knee. Since then he has not played.
The ex-Super Eagles star began his career in Spain with Racing Ferrol and had spells with Recreativo, Getafe and Zaragoza before joining the Yellow Submarine in the summer of 2011.
He was immediately farmed out on loan to Granada then returned to Villarreal the following season.
Malaga are currently tenth in the top-flight with 27 points, seven points less than Athletic Club who occupy the last Europa League spot.
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