Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo would like to make a
permanent move to Spanish side Leganes when his current loan ends.
Omeruo, who
joined the La Liga side in August for a seventh loan move away from Chelsea
since he joined them in 2012, is due to return in July 2019.
The 25-year-old
has made 24 appearances for the Spanish side this season.
“The football here suits my style and the club provides a stable
platform for me.’’
“The opportunity
to play against the best players in the world is massive for my career.
“There is an
option for Leganes to sign me on a permanent basis and hopefully that will
happen.”
Omeruo, who is
yet to play a competitive game for Chelsea where he has a deal until 2020,
spent a second spell at Turkish side Kasımpasa last season.
The Africa Cup of Nations winner in 2013 has also been loaned to
Dutch side ADO Den Haag, Middlesbrough in England for two seasons and another
Turkish side Alanyaspor.
Back in 2017, Omeruo who played for Nigeria at the 2014 and 2018
World Cups admitted he may have to leave Chelsea in his quest for first-team
football on a regular basis.
He now admits
hopes of making his stay at Leganes a permanent one will be decided by the
Spanish outfit and his parent club.
“The Chelsea
management have never stopped me from making important career decisions and
they’ve been very supportive,” he added.
“It will be a
decision between both clubs, but personally I hope I’ll be a Leganes player for
next season and beyond.
“I deserve
stability in my career as a footballer. Leganes and Spanish football provides
me with the continuity and right environment for career growth.
“After enduring
instability with different loan moves, it’s time to finally settle down with my
young family.
“Leganes fans
and club officials have been awesome to my family which has helped me mentally
and physically.
“It has also
helped me with the national team and to connect with fans back home because La
Liga is on television in Nigeria.
“I’d love to
stay at this football club and hopefully that will happen.”
Omeruo can play
at centre-back or right-back and is regarded as one of the continent’s best
young defenders.
His 43 caps for
the Super Eagles also include appearances at the Confederations Cup and the
Africa Cup of Nations.
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