Official: Werder Bremen Announce Acquisition Of JOSEPH AKPALA
Published: August 23, 2012
Through a statement via its official website, werder.de, Werder Bremen has announced the acquisition of the Nigeria international Joseph Akpala on a four - year contract.
Akpala, who played 166 games in Belgium's top flight for Charleroi and Club Brugge scoring 63 goals, says the move to Werder Bremen is a big step in his career.
Joseph Akpala told the official website: '' It is a great privilege to be allowed to play for Werder Bremen. This association is one of the big clubs in Germany. I want to build on the great Bremer times and get involved positively in the team.''
The former Bendel Insurance hero had been linked with a move to The Green - Whites two years ago. Akpala is delighted the transfer finally materialized.
''It is true that Werder Bremen was interested in me two years ago. But there is a perfect time for everything. This is exactly the case now. In these two years I have learned a lot. I have more experience, could develop myself playful, technically and mentally. This I could also bring my team back into the game overall. Therefore it is the right decision to move to Bremen. I am pleased that this is now coming true for me,'' Akpala adds.
He has been handed the number 19 jersey, last won by Sandro Wagner, by the club.
Akpala, who played 166 games in Belgium's top flight for Charleroi and Club Brugge scoring 63 goals, says the move to Werder Bremen is a big step in his career.
Joseph Akpala told the official website: '' It is a great privilege to be allowed to play for Werder Bremen. This association is one of the big clubs in Germany. I want to build on the great Bremer times and get involved positively in the team.''
The former Bendel Insurance hero had been linked with a move to The Green - Whites two years ago. Akpala is delighted the transfer finally materialized.
''It is true that Werder Bremen was interested in me two years ago. But there is a perfect time for everything. This is exactly the case now. In these two years I have learned a lot. I have more experience, could develop myself playful, technically and mentally. This I could also bring my team back into the game overall. Therefore it is the right decision to move to Bremen. I am pleased that this is now coming true for me,'' Akpala adds.
He has been handed the number 19 jersey, last won by Sandro Wagner, by the club.
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