Super Eagles milder John Ogu has ended his five year stay at Hapoel Beer Sheva.
The 30-year-old who has won six domestic titles in Israel announced through his official twitter account on early Tuesday morning that he has decided not to renew his contract with the Israeli league giants.
He therefore sent his appreciation to the club for having having remarkable careers over the years.
“After 5 years here in Hapoel Beer sheva, I have decided I won’t be continuing my career here. All I just want to say is ,thank you to everyone that made it possible for me to be here . Thank you for the memories and support . And to the fans ,I specially say a Big Thank you 👍” Ogu tweeted.
Few days back it was reported in the media that the lanky midfielder may start a fresh challenge in a new club.
” I feel like what they are offering is not enough for me,” Ogu told BBC Sport.
“And I need a different challenge now. I feel like I can still offer a lot at the top level of European football.
“I hope something positive comes from them [Hapoel Beer Sheva] but if not I’ll move on to further my career somewhere else.
“I believe I have the ability to continue my career in Germany or Spain.”
After stints in Slovenia, Spain and Portugal, Ogu moved to Hapoel Beer Sheva in September 2014 after his contract with Academica de Coimbra was ended by mutual consent.
He has had a successful time at the club winning three successive league titles as well as lifting the Israeli Super Cup twice.
His time in Israel also saw him recalled to the national team and he was part of the Super Eagles squad at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
But after a difficult 2018/19 season which has seen second-placed Hapoel Beer Sheva twenty-seven points adrift of leaders Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Super Eagle is convinced it is the right time to leave.
“I achieved a lot in Israel but this year has been too bad for my team and for me personally,” the 2017 Israeli Cup winner added.
“That’s life, that’s football and now I am thinking ahead and looking forward to a greater challenge.
“I think I have the ability and the skills to achieve success elsewhere. Just waiting for my agent to know the next direction.”
He has made 186 Hapoel appearances, scoring 18 goals and providing eight assists.
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