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Obafemi Martins has scored goals on his
football travels and he said he will do same in China.
Martins has played in Italy, England,
Germany, Russia, Spain and lately the United States of America.
He has now finalised his transfer to
Chinese club Shanghai Greenland Shenhua and he said is looking forward to score goals for his new team,The Chinese Super League
side finished sixth last year.
Shenhua made an official announcement
Wednesday that they have signed ‘Obagoal’ on a one-year contract with option of
another year for Seattle Sounders.
“I’m looking forward to train properly
so that when the games arrive, I’m ready to do my best to score goals for my
team. I’m here to help the team.
“I’m very glad to meet my
teammates and club staff,” Martins said. He is in South Korea with
the rest of the squad for the pre-season.
In the meantime, the Nigeria
striker has revealed he quit MLS side Seattle Sounders after saying Shanghai Shenhua
have offered him a new challenge.
“For me, it’s now time for a new
challenge. After significant reflection, I have decided to join Shanghai
Greenland Shenhua,” he tweeted.
“Something I feel strongly about myself. When I
came to Seattle, it was for a challenge. “Thank you Seattle. “Thanks
to all who made these last three years an amazing experience. Seattle has a
special place in my heart.
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