Samuel Kalu Roars Back, Parries Talk Of Impending Move To China

Girondins-Bordeaux of France winger, Samuel Kalu is back in full team training with his colleagues, and looking ahead to a return to action this weekend in the French Ligue 1, even as he added that he is not thinking of moving to China, BSNSports com.ng reports. It has turned out to be a tough season for the former SK Trencin of Slovakia and KAA Gent of Belgium versatile player, which has left many Nigerians speculating that he could want out of Bordeaux in the January transfer window, but Kalu insists he does not have that thought on his mind. Rather than think of seeking a smart escape route on loan at a club in the Chinese Super League, Kalu says he is determined to fight for his place in his club’s starting 11, even as he edges closer getting back to game fitness for action in Ligue 1, as he recovers from an injury he suffered in action with the Super Eagles against Algeria during an international friendly in October. Aside links with a move to China, Kalu had also been subject of a possible move to Fenerbahçe of Turkey in the summer, but Bordeaux’s top brass declared back then that he remains a key part of the club’s immediate plans and they were would not readily allow him leave Matmunt Atlantique, which has ostensibly buoyed his decision to stay put beyond January. Meanwhile, the winger had shrugged off transfer speculations linking him with a move to China despite what he described as a tempting offer from the CSL, saying he is well focused on getting back to full fitness with Bordeaux.