Ejuke reveals what he feels about being tagged “Nigerian Iniesta”

The CSKA Moscow winger has joined Bundesliga aspect, Hertha Berlin on mortgage and Was thrown the query of his Nigerian tag

Chidera Ejuke has been unveiled as a Hertha Berlin participant and had his first interview session with the workforce’s media.

The previous Heerenveen star revealed his admiration for the workforce’s organisation and the way a lot he wished to play underneath Sandro Schwarz.

When requested how what he feels about what he’s referred to as by a bit of the native press, he mentioned it’s a cheeky method of expressing what they really feel about his sport.

“Come on, you know the way the media are! They at all times give out nicknames. I’m unsure what I ought to take from that however that should be how they view my sport, ” he instructed Hertha Berlin.

He mentioned becoming a member of the workforce wasn’t a troublesome determination as he researched the workforce and listened to the plans they’ve for the long run.

“I’m pleased to be right here and I’m excited! I spoke to my brokers and we researched the membership as soon as we knew they have been . As soon as I had extra info and a transparent plan, I rapidly knew I wished to come back right here – and I’ve!”

Experiencing cultures has helped me develop

Ejuke mentioned his expertise of assorted Eiropean cultures has helped contribute to his improvement as a footballer.

The participant has performed in Norway, the Netherlands and Russia after main Nigerian membership, Gombe Utd.

“Transferring to Europe was an enormous step, however one which I at all times wished to take. I bought to expertise quite a few new issues.

“Attending to know new cultures and a special fashion of soccer in new international locations is at all times thrilling and I’m wanting ahead to this now in Berlin.

“These experiences have undoubtedly helped me develop as an individual and a participant too. My sport has modified consequently. I’m simply wanting ahead to attending to know the Bundesliga now.”

Ejuke loves the derbies and could also be thrust into one among them quickly when Hertha Berlin face Union Berlin within the Bundesliga matchday one.

He mentioned he’s typically excited to be on the German capital.

“I’m typically actually excited to play for Hertha. Derbies are clearly fairly particular video games and I’m pleased to have the ability to expertise it so early.”