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July 11, 2005
Stuttgart chase Nigeria's Makinwa
Nigeria striker Ayodele Makinwa has told BBC Sport that he will make a decision on his next move in European club football in the next 48 hours.
Osasu Obayiuwana
BBC Sport
The 21-year-old, who made his debut for Nigeria's Super Eagles in the 2006 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, is the subject of a US$9.8 million bid from German clubside Stuttgart.
But Makinwa, who had an impressive season with Atalanta, is keen to remain in Italian club football.
"I will wait for two more days before I make a final decision [on where I will play next season]," he told BBC Sport on Monday.
"I can't say that I will leave for Germany because I have to weigh all my options before taking a decision."
Former Italy manager Giovanni Trapattoni, in charge at Stuttgart, is behind the move to get Makinwa, who is also being chased by Inter Milan and Palermo.
"Trapattoni is a highly-respected coach and I am happy that he wants me because it shows that I am doing things right," Makinwa went on.
"But if one of the other two teams can meet Atalanta's transfer valuation, there is no need for me to leave Italy."
"Going to Germany will be like starting afresh, as the language and environment will be different.
"I may go there at the end of the day but I'll have to choose carefully," Makinwa said.
The striker said that his next career choice could make or mar his European football career.
"Making the right choice could really help my career to grow, so I do not want to make a mistake.
"It is is really not easy making the choice but if only one club is ready to meet Atalanta's transfer valuation, it may help to decide the situation.
"Whichever club I join, I want to be sure that I am in their pre-season camp and not joining them at a late stage."
Posted by Publisher at July 11, 2005 01:29 PM
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