I'm 99% a Seattle Sounders player - Obafemi Martins

[Shola Sholaz]

Obafemi Martins is set to join Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders, the player has confirmed.
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The striker, 28, will leave Spanish side Levante, who he only joined in September.
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"We are on the verge of finalising everything and it should be another step in my career," Martins said.
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"I'm happy because Levante will benefit from this and it will also help the club financially."
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"What the American club [Seattle Sounders] has offered is a good deal for everyone involved.
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The contract papers that will see Martins move to the United States are expected to be signed by Saturday.
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The Nigerian joined La Liga side Levante after a disappointing stint at Russia's Rubin Kazan, where his time was blighted by injuries and loss of form, forcing the team to banish him to the reserves.
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The former Newcastle, Birmingham City and Wolfsburg player took a massive pay cut to seal a move to Spain and get regular football.
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If the plan was to win over his many critics via decent performances in the Spanish league, the concept has clearly worked out for the Super Eagle.
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He has revived his career at Levante, scoring the winner on his debut and going on to net eight further goals in 22 appearances.
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"It's been a good time here and I've enjoyed my moment at this club," he said.
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"The fans have been very supportive and I will always cherish that."
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Martins, who began his career in Nigeria with FC Ebedei, has also played club football in Italy.

[Shola Sholaz]

[Folami David]

He has to follow his heart when it comes to decisons like this. It's his life and career

[Folami David]