Why I turned down big-money move to China – Ideye
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- Mar 10, 2016
- 1 min read
Brown Ideye has revealed he rejected a lucrative move to China, in order to achieve success with Olympiakos.
The Nigerian striker signed for the Greek giants from Premier League side West Brom last summer.
Ideye recently helped Olympiakos clinch their 43rd league title and insists he has no reason to leave the club.
“It was unbelievable money for the club and financially tempting for any footballer, but I chose to stay here,” he told BBC Sport.
“My family love it here, and clearly, happiness comes before money.”
Ideye continued: “From where I come from (Nigeria), it’s easy to hear people say go to China for the money but I’m happy here.
“Honestly, I don’t have (a genuine reason to) leave Olympiakos. I have been shown love and this is the place to be right now.
“My ambitions are the same as Olympiakos’ because I came to a club with a strong habit of winning titles and playing regularly in the Champions League.
“I have individual goals and team goals; with the family atmosphere and strong fighting spirit within the club, I believe we can achieve great things together.
“I want to continue winning trophies here and make a big contribution to the history of this great club.”
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