Nigeria international, Umar Sadiq is excited and has revealed that his deadline day move from Almeria to Real Sociedad was a step forward in his career.
The 25-year-old, who was linked with moves to Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and Villarreal, joined Real Sociedad for a reported €16.2m from Spanish La Liga rivals Almeria in a six-year deal.
The Super Eagles’ star replaced Alexander Isak in Sociedad’s attack after the Swedish striker joined Newcastle United for a club-record £60m fee last week.
Speaking during his presentation at the Reale Arena on Friday, the former Partizan Belgrade player said he joined Sociedad as it was one of the most important club in Spain.
“I chose Real Sociedad because it is one of the most important teams in Spain and it is a step forward for me,” Sadiq said.
“I am very grateful that you wanted to sign me. I am very happy. Real Sociedad was the best option, I couldn’t say no.”
Sadiq signed for Italian club Roma in 2016 but had loan spells at Bologna, Torino, NAC Breda, Rangers and Perugia, before finalising a permanent deal with Serbian side Partizan Belgrade. He scored 23 goals in 52 games for the latter before moving to Almeria in October 2020.
Two exceptional seasons with the Andalusian club, scoring 41 goals, alerted clubs in England, Germany and across the Iberian Peninsula.
He is expected to make his debut when Sociedad host Atletico Madrid at the Reale Arena on Saturday.
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