”I only read about it like everyone else!”- Oboabona Denies Reports

Super Eagles defender, Godfrey Oboabona has refuted claims that he rejected a trial with English premier league club, Arsenal. The Sunshine Stars of Akure player said he has had no contact with the London side and has also denied rumours that he insulted Arsene Wenger for inviting him to have a trial before he could be signed. Oboabona was quoted in the foreign media last week as having turned down an invitation from Arsene Wenger to have a trial with his side. In an interview with BBC Sport Oboabona said, “I never said anything about a highly respected manager like Mr Wenger showing me a lack of respect.” “I have had so many text messages, phone calls about it – the rumour that I was invited on trial was not true – I only read about it like everyone else. “I’ve always said I will take my time, focus on my development as a player and continue to give my best in every game. “At the appropriate time, when clubs must have seen me well enough, they will hopefully approach Sunshine Stars in Nigeria. “My desire is to grow every day, sadly all the things written about Arsenal did not come from me,” Oboabona said.