Onuachu reveals regrets not securing summer move
Despite recently sealing a fresh contract with Genk that will see him stay in the club till 2024 Super Eagles ace Paul Onuachu has revealed regrets failed move bid.
Valued at £20m,the Nigeria international joined Genk in 2019 from Danish side Midtjylland. He enjoyed a superb season last year as he scored 35 times from his 41 appearances across all competitions in Belgium.
His fine form has continued this term as he has nine goals from just eight appearances in the Belgian Pro League.
In July, The Athletic reported that Arsenal were interested in the 27-year-old. They added that he is valued at around £20m.
As reported by Voetbal Krant, Onuachu has suggested that he expected to leave Genk during the summer:
“I’m not going to lie about it, I had expected to train at Genk for a few more weeks after the holidays and then leave for a new club.
“I was waiting, waiting and waiting. In the end, nothing came. I can do nothing more to secure a transfer.
“The football world is not always fair. In addition, many clubs are currently not having an easy time financially due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Have new agreements been made in the meantime (that I will be allowed to leave in 2022)? Genk will co-operate if an offer is made that all parties agree with.”
READ ALSO Goal King Paul Onuachu pens new Genk contract
Back in July, Onuacho’s agent told Own Goal Nigeria that the player is a “boyhood fan” of Arsenal:
“It will be nice if Arsenal want him as he is a boyhood fan of the team, but that is not the case at the moment.
“No contact has been made yet. We are only seeing it in the papers and on the internet.”