Nigerian striker snubbed big offers from China for West Ham

Emenike was offered a $8 million a year, tax-free deal to join a Chinese club but he snubbed it for West Ham

Emmanuel Emenike reportedly snubbed huge offers from China to sign for West Ham (Getty Images) 

Nigerian striker, Emmanuel Emenike reportedly snubbed offers from China to join Premier League side, West Ham.

The striker joined West Ham on a loan deal until the end of the season from Fenerbahce.

African Football reports that the 28-year-old was offered huge bucks from a Chinese Super League club but rejected it for a chance to play in the Premier League.

Emmanuel Emenike joined West Ham on a loan deal from Fenerbahce (West Ham via Getty Images)

Chinese clubs have been on a spending spree in recent weeks, with the likes of Jackson Martinez, Ramires, Luiz Adriano and Alex Teixeira all making the move from Europe to Asia. 

The report quoted a source who said the deal in China would have fetched Emenike up to $8 million a year, all tax-free.

Emenike told African Football that he has been waiting for a chance to play in the Premier League and he feels that this is the best time. 

Emenike said he has always dreamt of playing in the Premier League (West Ham United via Getty Images)

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“As for me, I think this is the best time for me to play in the EPL, there has been lots of speculations linking me to a possible move to England in the last four years but here I am now,” Emenike said.

“It is a thrilling feeling, a fulfilled dream and I am ready to prove my commitment and confidence on the pitch.”