Turkish football pundit, Okan Citlak, has explained how transfer season situation can affect players, saying Trabzonspor’s prized striker, Paul Onuachu, would soon regain his scoring prowess.
The Nigeria international recorded a poor start to the new season as he failed to score in his first three competitive appearances this campaign, despite playing 267 minutes across the Turkish Super Lig and Europa League.
Recall Onuachu netted 22 league goals to share the Turkish top-flight Golden Boot with Eldor Shomurodov last season.
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Onuachu has also remained at the centre of transfer speculation throughout the summer, with clubs in Saudi Arabia, England and Turkey showing interest.
“Players going through transfer periods experience some confusion. Especially when high transfer offers come in, confusion inevitably arises,” Citlak said while speaking on Haber61 News.
“I think a similar scenario could happen with Onuachu. They might be waiting for the transfer window to close so that Onuachu can have peace of mind. These transfer periods create serious problems for players.
“If you are a sought-after player and the amount offered to you is more than what you are earning at your current club, of course, confusion arises. Onuachu received offers, but he is currently a Trabzonspor player. Perhaps this may have created some confusion. After all, these are professional players,” he said.
Meanwhile, Trabzonspor coach, Cihat Tekke, believes the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) silver medallist would regain his form in no time.
