‘‘I needed a change,’’ Super Falcons striker Ifeaoma Onumonu says after joining French club Montpellier
Talented Super Falcons striker Ifeoma Onumonu has declared that she needed a change after signing a contract with French D’Arkema women’s team Montpellier.
Onumonu who made the remarks after she was unveiled at the French club stated that she has played in the USA all her entire career and she wanted to have a taste of European football.
She noted that she has always had the desire to discover European football and when the opportunity presented itself, she could not hesitate but accept the offer.
“I am very happy to be here today. I am impatient to discover my new club and this new living environment,” she told the club’s official website.
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“I needed a change. I have played in the USA for my entire career and club so far, and I had in the back of my mind the desire to discover European football. ” When this opportunity presented itself here in Montpellier, I didn’t hesitate.”
Club President Laurent Nicollin while welcoming Onumonu to the French team said that he hopes the player adapts quickly to her surroundings and the team’s playing style.
“I am very happy that Ifeoma is joining us to strengthen our attack. I hope she will adapt very quickly to her new environment and that she will bring a lot to the team.” Nicollin said.
