Enyimba Star Mfon Udoh Explains Why He Rejected Al Merreikh $100,000 Per Season Deal

Enyimba striker Mfon Udoh has returned to his homeland empty-handed without signing a contract with Sudanese Premier League club Al Merreikh after the deal stalled over personal terms, contrary to reports in the local media that he failed a medical.

From the word go, there were signs that the deal that would have taken the CAF Champions League top scorer to the Red Devils would not go through because the agent was not transparent, and he attempted to swindle Enyimba out of a portion of the agreed USS$350,000 transfer fee.

“I returned to Nigeria this morning and did not sign for Al Merreikh because of a financial problem, ” said Mfon Udoh to allnigeriasoccer.com.

“It is everywhere in Sudan, written in Arabic, that I did not agree financial terms with the club. I did my medical the next day I arrived in Sudan and it was perfect.

“The contract sent to me in Nigeria was different from what I was offered when I came to Sudan, the agent slashed my salary so he will get more commission from Al Merreikh.”

Udoh, 24, would have pocketed US$100,000 per season (equivalent of N44.5 million) and would have been paid $50,000 upfront if he had agreed terms with Al Merreikh.

Meanwhile, there are also complications surrounding the transfer of Sunshine Stars midfielder Dayo Ojo to Al Merreikh, but the agents brokering the deal are hoping to revive talks.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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