Exclusive - Agent: Big Arab Country Has Approached Michael Olaitan To Play For National Team
In this interview, Prosport International Head of Global Football, Paschalis Tountouris, who represents 19 - year - old Michael Olaitan, talks to allnigeriasoccer.com about reports linking his client with a switch to a big team in January and the chances of the Veria midfielder representing Nigeria at international level.<br /><b><br />Your client Michael Olaitan is being linked with Olympiakos, PAOK and Valenciennes in the winter transfer market. Nevertheless, I know some other teams are watching him. So which club is he signing for in January or in the summer?</b><br /><br /><b>Paschalis Tountouris</b>: ''Michael has impressed several clubs in Europe with his performances and his potential. There are several offers that we are currently dealing with. I believe though that a transfer is more probable in the summer.He will choose to sign for a team which will participate in the European competitions (Champions League or Europa League) next season. Michael wishes to stay and help his current team until the end of the season.''<br /><b><br />Why do you think a 19- year- old is generating so much interest in the market, in only his second full season as a professional?</b><br /><br /><b>Paschalis Tountouris:</b>''Michael is an exceptional talent. He has unique skills and very good technical qualities. He is very quick, uses equally well both feet, is a good finisher from medium and long range and very importantly he is a great team player. He has a very high work rate and professional attitude. Surely, if he continues to work hard, he has got the potential to reach the top.''<br /><br /><b>What really went wrong? I understand Olaitan did not arrive Greece until Thursday evening, January 3rd. Why was he held back in Nigeria?</b><br /><br /><b>Paschalis Tountouris: </b>''He delayed because there were some administrative issues with his work permit that needed to be sorted out. On Thursday evening he had a warm welcome from his teammates, coach and club's officials.''<br /><br /><b>On the back of his fine displays for Veria, is there contact between Olaitan and officials of the Nigeria Football Federation?</b><br /><b><br />Paschalis Tountouris</b>: ''Not yet. Additionally, we are approached by a very big Arab country in order for him to play for their National Team. I must admit that they are putting Michael under enormous pressure to convince him to join them and offering to him a lot of benefits. They know that he is still uncapped for the Super Eagles and they hope they can get him. Michael though, is a proud Nigerian and wishes that soon he can become a member of the Super Eagles.''<br /><br /><br /><br />
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