RSS
ATOM
advertisement
Onyewu Catches The Eye Of FC Rubin Kazan
The 26-year-old defender has apparently got another team knocking on his door, and this time it's coming from the far east.
Jan 28, 2009 7:34:17 PM
Soon-to-be free agent defender Oguchi Onyewu has attracted attention from a whole host of clubs as his contract with Standard Liege runs out in the summer.
With teams from Marsielle to Paris Saint-Germain vying for his signature, it’s no wonder he’s not accepted a contract extension to stay in Belgium.
According to reports out of Belgium another team, a more unlikely team, has joined the fray to sign the American center back. The team in questions is Russan Premier League champions FC Rubin Kazan.
The league champions from 2008 have apparently expressed interest in the 26-year-old and would like to add him to their squad to strengthen their chances of repeating as champions.
Though a move to France or England would be Onyewu’s preferred destination, you can’t rule out the Russian’s chance for a transfer coup for the American. It should be noted that in 2005 Jamaican striker Damani Ralph, then of the Chicago Fire transferred to Rubin on a full-time deal.
Onyewu has made 158 appearances for Liege since joining them from Metz in 2004. He’s also a mainstay in the US Men’s National Team, having won 38 caps since his senior debut in 2004.
Shane Evans, Goal.com
With teams from Marsielle to Paris Saint-Germain vying for his signature, it’s no wonder he’s not accepted a contract extension to stay in Belgium.
According to reports out of Belgium another team, a more unlikely team, has joined the fray to sign the American center back. The team in questions is Russan Premier League champions FC Rubin Kazan.
The league champions from 2008 have apparently expressed interest in the 26-year-old and would like to add him to their squad to strengthen their chances of repeating as champions.
Though a move to France or England would be Onyewu’s preferred destination, you can’t rule out the Russian’s chance for a transfer coup for the American. It should be noted that in 2005 Jamaican striker Damani Ralph, then of the Chicago Fire transferred to Rubin on a full-time deal.
Onyewu has made 158 appearances for Liege since joining them from Metz in 2004. He’s also a mainstay in the US Men’s National Team, having won 38 caps since his senior debut in 2004.
Shane Evans, Goal.com
Thank you for your comment!
Please enter your name
Please enter your location
Please share your comment!
6 Comments
Advertisement
Inside Goal.Com
-
ROSANO: Mexican soccer needs to address referee treatment
Nick Rosano argues that Mexico's continued officiating problems may have less to do with referees themselves and more to do with how they are treated by the federation.
-
VERTELNEY: MLS owners take to Twitter to spread their team's word
"Any time you tweet, it's a mini press conference," says Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson.
-
ISOLA: Roma's De Rossi smart to remain with one club for career
De Rossi has a chance to build a lasting legacy at Roma similar to NBA veterans Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant, who have never switched teams.
-
RANKINGS: Torres breaks into the top 10 as Altidore drops out
The Pachuca midfielder is back on form, and with many of the USA's top players struggling, he breaks into the top 10.
-
COHEN: Has the game of soccer lost its human decency recently?
Between recent allegations of racism in England and the death of dozens in Egypt, Steven Cohen wonders where the humanity is in soccer.
Advertisement
Advertisement
