NIGERIAN international, Brown Ideye is willing to leave Dynamo Kyiv of Ukraine saying that he is fed up with the inability to have enough playing time in the club.
His team-mate in fellow African from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Dieumerci Mbokani has apparently forced Ideye to become a bench player and this, the Edo State-born player is prepared to make a thing of the past by going to try his luck elsewhere.
“I have worked hard for Dynamo Kyiv. I scored 12 league goals in my first season at the club and 17 goals last season. The coach (Oleg Blohkin) knows what I can do but since I am no longer getting the opportunities I deserve, I believe it’s time for me to pack my bags and leave,” he said.
Ideye who joined the Ukrainian club from Sochaux of France on €9 million (about N2 billion in June 2011 has two goals to his credit in the ongoing season as against eight scored by the Congolese forward and this he attributed to the limited appearances he is bein given in the team.
“He (Mbokani) has made 17 league appearances so far this season while I have only started three games. Why would he not score more than me when he plays more? The fact that I even managed to score two goals under such conditions is a testament to my ability.
“I don’t think I have been treated fairly because Mbokani, with due respect has not achieved what I have in the game. I am a Nations Cup winner with Nigeria, I have played at the FIFA Confederations Cup and will hopefully play at the 2014 FIFA World Cup if God permits; Mbokani has not.
“They are only giving him more playing time because they spent a lot of money bringing him to the club and will want to justify the transfer fee.
“I have given my blood and sweat to Dynamo Kyiv. It was my goal that helped the club to qualify for the Uefa Champions League last season so to be treated like this is just not right,” the former Ocean Boys FC striker said.Ideye, who won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in South Africa with the Super Eagles.
He however, banked on the assurance by Kyiv president, Ihor Sukis, of releasing him if any good offer comes.
“I had a serious but honest discussion with the president and we reached an agreement. He said I will be allowed to leave if the club receives a good offer but you know how these things work; nothing is decided until a deal is actually reached," said the former Neuchâtel Xamax of Switzerland player.
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