Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa is to earn an annum payment
of $2.5m (N1.02bn) upon completing his deal to Turkish Lig 1 side Fatih
Karagumruk.
Musa who was unveiled on Thursday revealed that he decided
to join the Turkish club because he was very impressed with the team’s
philosophy, style of play and its ambition as a club.
He noted that he felt the club really wanted him and that
was what made all the difference, saying he wants to repay the faith the club
had in him.
Although the financial details of Musa’s deal with Fatih
Karagumruk were not disclosed, Sports Extra reports that the attacker will earn
about $2.5m (N1.02bn) annually with a weekly pay of $40,000, with bonuses.
A close friend of Musa told Sports Extra that the club
wanted Musa because of his wealth of experience, having played at the World Cup
and the UEFA Champions League.
He said that since the club got promoted to the topflight
two seasons ago, their major aim is to remain in the Turkish topflight and also
win games against the big sides like Galatasary, Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor.
Musa’s friend said they believe Musa can help them achieve
their goals and they signed him for $2.5m annual salary, besides bonuses and
allowances.
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