Super Eagles Star Caught Stealing Farewell Message After Sealing Premier League Move
- Chrisantus Uche has sent the internet space abuzz with his farewell message after securing a season-long loan transfer to Crystal Palace
- The Nigerian international completed a deal to join the English Premier League club for a reported fee of around 20 million euros
- His farewell message to Getafe fans was identical to what Fabio Silva posted five days earlier, after the Portuguese left Wolverhampton
Nigerian international Chrisantus Uche has been embroiled in a controversial farewell message after joining English Premier League side Crystal Palace.
The striker completed the transfer just before the close of the summer transfer window as he agreed a season-long loan deal worth 20 million euros.
It was gathered that agent Jorge Mendes had lured him to sign for Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal reported to be around 16 million euros fixed and 4 million euros in variables.
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However, the player's representative was not convinced by the proposed salary and commission, and as a result, the move collapsed, per Football Espana.
Uche was impressive during his time with Getafe, joining the Spanish club in 2024 as a central defender. He later switched to defensive midfield and eventually became a striker after a series of performances up front.
As he joined Crystal Palace, the 22-year-old took to his official Instagram to pen a farewell message, which has sparked conversations on social media.
He wrote:
"When I first arrived at Getafe , I came full of ambition, dreams, and the desire to make a real impact. I know I didn’t come close to meeting the expectations.
"But football and life are about more than just numbers or moments on the pitch. During my time here, l’ve grown, l’ve learned, and above all, I’ve discovered the true meaning of family. That’s what. getafe gave me. From day one, the people inside this club made sure I never lacked support. They created the conditions for me to succeed, to feel safe, to feel at home and for that, I’ll always be thankful.
"To all the coaches who guided me, the teammates who stood beside me, and every member of staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes: thank you. Your kindness, your professionalism, and your belief in me will never be forgotten.
"I’ve built friendships here that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
"Life has taught me never to give up, to fight twice as hard when things don’t go as planned. I always tried to stay true to that, to keep chasing my happiness and well-being, even when the road got tough. I leave with a bittersweet feeling, but also with pride, knowing that I gave my all and never stopped trying.
"Now it’s time for a new chapter, but I won’t forget where l’ve been. I’ll always be another supporter of this club.
"Thank you @getafe. From the bottom of my heart."
Meanwhile, eagle-eyed fans have slammed the forward for 'copy-pasting' the same farewell message as Fabio Silva, who left Wolves to join Borussia Dortmund.
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Checks on both players' Instagram handles showed that their respective farewell messages were indeed identical.
However, it was the Portuguese who shared the message five days before the Nigerian star posted the same, leaving fans reacting.
Chrisantus Uche to miss World Cup qualifiers
Legit.ng earlier reported that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has left out Chrisantus Uche for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Nigeria will take on Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on September 6, before a clash with South Africa in Bloemfontein three days later.
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