I still have a year left on my contract, I’m not leaving – Igbekeme

Nigerian international James Igbekeme, has decided not to go anywhere after he was asked to leave by his club Real Zaragoza.

After returning from MLS club Columbus Crew on loan, Real Zaragoza coach Fran Escriba told Igbekeme to get another club before the January transfer window closed. Shockingly the lagos-born player opted to stay back and fight for his position even though he has been told he will not be used in any match.

“The player’s right to fulfill his contract must be respected, but one who dedicates himself to this profession is because he wants to play. It’s uncomfortable to work with 25 player

However, after the closing of the winter market, the situation of James Igbekeme, who has one more year left on his contract, has changed according to the words of the coach this morning.

“It hurts you to stay in a place that they have told you that they do not have you, although I understand and respect the right of a player not to leave Fran Escribá, Zaragoza coach

The Valencian coach has made it clear that he will not count on him:

“It hurts you to stay in a place that they have told you that they do not have you, although I understand and respect the right of a player not to leave.

But one’s ambition has to take you to play and not to be there. It’s uncomfortable to work with so many players. We make our position clear to James, the club and I. He’s not going to participate”.

But Igbrkeme has refused to leave the club, arguing that he is still has a year left on his contract