Super Eagles star turns down Turkey move to stay in England

The switch window could also be closed for almost all of the leagues in Europe, together with the continent’s 5 largest, however it’s switch deadline day in Turkey as we speak (September 8)

Tremendous Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has determined to stick with Watford at the very least till January, regardless of shedding his place within the Hornets’ beginning eleven.

In line with The Athletic, Troost-Ekong had the choice to maneuver to Turkey, however he rejected a few gives selecting as an alternative to combat for his place at Vicarage Street.

It will be recalled that Turkish champions Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce had emerged as main candidates for the signature of William Troost-Ekong.

And with Troost-Ekong now not within the first-eleven image at Watford, it was anticipated that the Nigeria worldwide would welcome the thought of returning to Turkey. Troost-Ekong spent a memorable yr at Bursaspor earlier than sealing a dream transfer to the Italian Serie A to affix Udinese in 2018.

The 27-year-old centre-back made 32 league appearances to assist Watford to safe promotion to the Premier League throughout the 2020-21 marketing campaign.

However he has solely featured as soon as – totalling all of eight minutes – in eight Championship matches this time period.

Nonetheless, Troost-Ekong is set to regain the favour of head coach Rob Edwards and reclaim his spot within the beginning eleven.

The previous Gent star has thus rejected mortgage gives from Trabzonspor, Fenerbahce, Ankaragucu, and Kasimpasa to stay in England.

William Troost-Ekong has a contract with the Golden Boys till June 2025.