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By Anthony Nlebem.
Nigeria striker, Josh Maja, has stated his intention to remain with Girondins Bordeaux amid interest from LaLiga side Real Valladolid following his brilliant form with French Ligue 2 division side, noting that he will extend his contract, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Valladolid owner and President Ronaldo de Lima is keen on getting the former Stoke City striker to play for the Spanish outfit, but the Nigeria International has disclosed that talks to extend his contract with Bordeaux are underway.
PUNCH Sports Extra earlier reported that the 24-year-old Nigeria striker was rumoured to join Valladolid when the January transfer market opens, but Maja has indicated his interest to sign a contract extension citing regular playing time as the reason for his decision.
The one-cap Super Eagles striker’s contract with Bordeaux ends in June 2023 and is currently valued at €4m.
Maja has been outstanding in the French Ligue 2 and has registered seven goals and three assists in 16 appearances this season.
“Where is my contract extension? It’s in talks. For now, I’m focused on being good with the team on the pitch. And let non-sporting things sort themselves out,” Maja told French media girondins4ever.
“But the further the season progresses, the more we will discuss. And when the time is right, it will. If I see myself continuing here? Yes, honestly yes. I’m happy here because I play often. Thanks to the confidence of the trainer, I have a role in this team. I can’t complain, I’m happy.”
The Nigerian attacker praised his coach David Guion for the playing time he enjoys since his arrival from Stoke City in the summer.
“I am grateful to him. Ever since I came back from England, he has trusted me. I want to thank him because, with another coach, it could have been different for me, and the club. We are going in the right direction and I hope to continue.”
Bordeaux are third in the French Ligue 2 division table with 28 points from 16 matches and host second-place Sochaux on Friday.