Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chippa United of South Africa goalkeeper Stanley ‘Bobbi Bobo Nwabali’ has revealed his desire to play for a bigger club ahead of next season.
The professional footballer, who disclosed in a chat with the South African media, said that he would love to leave for a place where he will grow as a player.
He said he would like to play for a bigger club or have another challenge at another bigger club because he has given his all for Chippa United this season.
“Well, everyone would love to leave because when you are in some position, you need to grow,” Nwabali was quoted by FAR POST.
“Like everyone in my position would like to grow more. I’m talking about clubs higher than this [bigger than Chippa United] because I have been giving my all to my club this season.
“I just wish to have another challenge at some other place.” The goalkeeper added.
His comments come days after Saudi Arabia Pro-League side Al-Ettifaq FC purportedly pulled out of the race to sign him ahead of next season.
This was made known in a report published by SCORENigeria which disclosed that Al-Ettifaq FC, coached by England soccer legend Stephen Gerrard, has decided against signing Nwabali.
According to the sources, Al-Ettifaq backed out of the signing of Nwabali because the Saudi club’s patience had run out during the drawn-out discussions.
Chippa United has set a price tag of £1.3 million (R30 million or ₦2.245 billion) for Nwabali, with Union Saint-Gilloise, Queens Park Rangers, and Kaizer Chiefs among the other teams interested in signing the talented goalkeeper.
