Best option for Onyekuru is to leave Monaco – Yobo

Former Nigeria international, Joseph Yobo has advised Super Eagles forward, Henry Onyekuru to leave French Ligue 1 side, Monaco.

Onyekuru, who was unable to play for Everton due to work permit issues, signed a move to Monaco at the start of the season, but has not been regular.

The versatile forward scored 14 goals in 31 appearances during his one-year loan spell with Galatasaray last season – a feat that landed him his current contract.

But the 22-year-old has made only four appearances for the club, and has been linked with a possible loan move back to Galatasaray in January.

“It was sad he (Onyekuru) couldn’t find a chance to play in Everton,” Yobo, a former Toffees defender told Aksam.com.tr as quoted by CSN.

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“He is a great talent .His failure to secure a work permit didn’t allow him play for Everton. The English Premier League is one of the best leagues in the world, but it can be a big disadvantage when you don’t play.

“His performance for Galatasaray last season was exceptional and I expect him to do that with the national team.

“His time in Monaco has not been good and leaving the club is the best option for him.”

In other newsm Russian giants CSKA Moscow and Locomotiv Moscow are also interested in Onyekuru, but the forward says he would love to return to Turkey

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