Thursday, February 18, 2016

Shanghai Shenhua unveil Martins

By Our Reporter
CHINESE Super League side, Shanghai Greenland Shenhua have unvieled Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins.
The Nigerian was signed from Major League Soccer (MLS) side Seattle Sounders for an undisclosed fee.
Recall Obagol who said his good byes to his MLS fans gave reasons why he was joining the Chinese side. The Nigerian cited the desire for a "new challenge."
Martins, 31-year-old wrote on his social media, twitter page.
"For me it's now time for a new challenge. After significant reflection, I have decided to join
Shanghai Greenland Shenhua FC of the CSL."
The Nigerian started his soccer pasture from the Italian Serie A with Inter Milan, then joined English Premier League side Newcastle for a club record fee of 10 million pounds.
He was later loaned to Birmingham City, whom he helped win the Carling Cup as they defeated Arsenal in the final with Martins scoring the winning goal.
He later moved to the Spanish La Liga where he joined Levante.


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