By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Sevilla sporting director, Victor Orta has explained the reasons behind the club’s decision to sign Chidera Ejuke.
Ejuke, who joined the Rojiblancos on a free transfer this week was unveiled by the club on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old is the club’s first summer signing.
The Nigeria international signed a three-year contract with the option of another year.
Orta said the player perfectly fits the profile of what manager Quique Sánchez Flores wants in a winger.
“We knew Ejuke since he arrived in Europe and we were surprised by his loan in November. We discovered that he was free, we followed him weekly and we were convinced by his personality and all the information we needed,” Orta told the club’s official website.
“We also spoke with the coach (Quique Sánchez Flores), who gives a lot of importance to the wingers, to speed, etc.; and these are characteristics that Chidera has.
” He presses well after the loss of a ball as well and we had to move quickly because he was free.”
“Ejuke is very valid for Sevilla due to all his conditions. This year he has made a huge defensive leap. We have spoken with people who have described him very well personally and I think he suits the coach like a glove. He faces, he has speed, dribble, and reach the area. READ ALSO:
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“I would be excited about a lively team and that is why we want that model of a player like Ejuke.”
