Anthony Ujah Arrives In China Ahead Of His Move; Says Deal "Was Too Good To Reject"

Anthony Ujah has arrived China ahead of his move to Liaoning FC from Bundesliga side, Werder Bremen. To the surprise of many, Werder Bremen earlier in the week announced that they had reach an agreement to sell the Super Eagles striker to the Chinese side.

Bremen sporting director, Frank Bauman revealed that the club never planned on selling the striker. "It was not actually our intention to sell Tony because he was set to play an important role in our plans for next season," Bauman told Bremen's official website.

"But he told us a few days ago that he would like to accept the offer from China. In the end, we have come to a satisfactory solution for both parties so that we could agree to his request.

The Benue State striker described his move to the Chinese league as an opportunity which he couldn't turn down.

It was a very difficult decision for me because I’ve become very fond of the city, the club and, above all, the fans in the past year. That’s why a possible transfer didn’t come into question in winter," he said.
“Now there is a new opportunity, which I can’t reject. I’m lucky that I could contribute to the happy ending of last season and wish SVW all the best.

He scored 11 Bundesliga and three DFB Cup goals for Werder Bremen after he joined from another German side, FC Köln in summer 2015.