Nigerian striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has said he has no regrets leaving top flight European football for a loan spell in the United Arab Emirates.
Emmanuel Emenike
Emenike joined UAE champions Al-Ain from Turkish giants Fenerbahce on a one-year loan deal on July 8. He replaces Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan, who earned legendary status at the club with his goals.
Nigeria striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has said he has no regrets leaving topflight European football for a loan spell in the United Arab Emirates.
Emenike in an interview with Africanfootball.com said:
“Every move I have made in my career has always been great; this one to Al Ain will be greater. Since my days in South Africa, Turkey, Russia and back to Turkey, it has always been a wonderful experience. I have never regretted any decision I took in my career and I am very confident that this is another greater moment for me,”
Last season, the 28-year-old struggled at Fenerbahce but he is hoping to score loads of goals at his new club.
Emenike added, “This move has a lot to do with my career and I am ready to work hard and get back to my scoring best.
“Of course, I am ready for that. I did it with Fenerbahce. I have no other mission here at Al Ain than to score goals and win titles. The expectation is obviously high and I am looking forward to justify the trust they have in me.
The prolific striker states he is not under pressure to fill into the big shoes of Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan who won three straight titles with the club in three seasons as well as emerging as a highest goals scorer.