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I’ve a special bond with Be’er Sheva fans – Ogu

.reveals new contract talks with club

Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu has expressed hope of staying at Hapoel Be’er Sheva beyond the current season because of the special bond he shares with the fans and he is focused on helping the club retain their league title this season.

The 30-year-old will be out of contract this summer but he is a massive fans faviourite, having helped the club to three consecutive league titles (2016, 2017 and 2018) for the first time in their history while winning the best foreign player and nominated for the player of the season award.

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Ogu took to social media to reply his fans following questions about his future at the club, he wrote: “I’ve had a lot of people asking me about my future at the club. First and foremost I love this club. I have a special bond with the fans in particular, and I hope you have seen from every performance that I give my all for you.

The club, management and owner have been kind to me over the years and I’ve grown as a player and person. My contract runs out in the summer and I’m not getting any younger.

I need to secure myself financially but there is always a balance between financial incentive and what your heart wants. I truly want to stay. My agent @hootanacan has started discussion with the club to renew my contract and he’s told me that the club are also keen for me to stay.”

Ogu who was part of the Super Eagles squad that beat Libya home and away in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier urged his fans to be a little more patient as negotiations take time.

These things are never black and white and take time. Please be patient with both me and the club, I hope and I’m sure we will reach an agreement to keep me here that is fair for the club but also reflective of commitment and service to Beer Sheva,’ he added.

In the meantime there are some very important games and whilst discussions are ongoing between the club and my agent, I hope you will respect this privacy as I wish to concentrate on the team in what is an important year for us to be back to winning ways. 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤❤️.”

Ogu joined Hapoel Be’er Sheva in September 2014 on a four-year contract and has made 127 appearances, scoring 12 times for the club.

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