Jacob Explains His Exit From Utrecht

CHIPOLOPOLO striker Jacob Mulenga says he decided to leave FC Utrecht because he was not happy with the terms of his new contract.
In an interview yesterday, Mulenga said the Dutch side wanted to renew his contract, but he turned downed the offer because he was not happy with the terms which he did not disclose.
“They are trying to find a solution. They want to offer me a new contract but the terms are not good. I am just waiting until we negotiate on what is best for me,” he said. “It is about agreeing on what is best in my career. I have to look at all angles and see what is best for me.”
Mulenga said he was not worried about being clubless.
“I know God will answer me as long as I am happy here. The club has offered something. I am not worried for as long as I am enjoying playing football and happy. I just concentrate on my football,” he said.
Mulenga said he had engaged his agent to explore other options in his career.
“The important thing for me is training. I am enjoying training and looking forward to the next game. My agent is doing everything. It is not a problem and I am not worried about it,” said the 30-year-old.
Mulenga said so far, he had not received offers from any team.
“I have not heard about teams interested in me. It is not just automatically that teams will sign me, there a lot of processes in football. I hope one day people will be able to understand from the player’s point of view,” said Mulenga.
On Thursday, Chipolopolo coach Patrice Beaumelle said he was confident that many English Premier League clubs would be chasing the striker’s signature.
Beaumelle said Mulenga had all it took to play in the English Premiership.
“I am very close to Jacob. I knew that he was leaving Utrecht FC a long time ago. I wish him all the best. For any player when you have a will and you want to go somewhere, it is always good to go,” said Beaumelle. “For me, he can do well in the Premier League. He has the strength; he has everything to do well in the Premier League. So, I wish he could go there.”
Utrecht announced on its website that the Chipolopolo striker would leave the club at the end of this season when his contract expires.
According to the website, Mulenga, six other players and coach Jan Wouters bade farewell to the club after its final league game against Vitesse which they won 2-0.

Posted by Editor on May 17, 2014. Filed under SPORTS. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.