BEVERLY HILLS, February 02, (THEWILL) – Super Eagles retiree, Emmanuel Emenike has joined English premiership side West Ham United on loan until the end of the season.
The Hammers however have the option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the season if impressed with Emenike, 28, as he arrives at the Boleyn Ground from Turkish club Fenerbahce.
Emenike revealed his joy at the prospect of linking up with Slaven Bilic, a manager he has known for some time.
“I’m very, very happy and very, very excited that I’m here. I have always known West Ham as a great club. I’ve always been watching them. West Ham’s a great club and I’m happy to be here,” he told West Ham TV.
“I’ve known him [Bilic] for years. When he was at Lokomotiv Moscow, I was at Spartak Moscow, then he came to Besiktas and I was in Fenerbahce, so we’ve known each other for a long time. I’m happy to be here and happy to play for him.
“We’ve followed each other’s careers and thank God we are here today and we are here together.”
Capped 37 times for the Super Eagles, Emenike began his career with Delta Force FC before moving to South African football with Mpumalanga Black Aces and FC Cape Town.
Born in the town of Aguleri in south eastern Nigeria, the powerfully-built striker was on loan at Arabian Gulf League side Al-Ain in the United Arab Emirates.
With Victor Moses also in West Ham, Emenike is expected to settle into the team easily.
Story by David Oputah
