There were reports at home and abroad that Rubin Kazan had terminated the contract of Nigeria international Obafemi Martins who signed for the Russian club in the summer of 2010, but has seen his first team opportunities limited this campaign.

The Russian club through its spokesperson Maxim Lopukhov has clarified the position of the former FC Ebedei wonder - kid. Championat.com citing Ria Novosti informs that Martins remains a player of Rubin Kazan.

''Martins is a player of Rubin. This is the information that I have today," says Maxim Lopukhov to the news agency.

After seven rounds of matches played in the Russian Premier League, Martins has not been considered for selection by coach Kurban Berdyev.

Spanish sides Levante and La Coruna had been linked with the 27- year- old attacker in the last few days.

Photo Credit: Rubin Kazan