Sevilla’s Sporting Director, Victor Orta, has shed light on the rationale behind the club’s decision to acquire Nigeria player Chidera Ejuke.
The Rojiblancos confirmed Ejuke’s signing on Monday, with the Nigeria international joining the club on a free transfer after his contract with CSKA Moscow expired.
The winger was officially introduced to the fans on Wednesday.
Orta emphasized that Ejuke perfectly fits the profile of a winger the club has been seeking.
“We knew Ejuke since he arrived in Europe and we were surprised by his loan in November. We discovered that he was free, we followed him weekly and we were convinced by his personality and all the information we needed,” Orta stated on the club’s official website.
He added, “We also spoke with the coach (Quique Sánchez Flores), who gives a lot of importance to the wingers, to speed, etc.; and these are characteristics that Chidera has. He presses well after the loss of a ball as well and we had to move quickly because he was free.”
