Werder Bremen new signing Joseph Akpala has told German media he snubbed offers from the United Kingdom and Spain this summer. The 26 - year - old Nigeria international joined Werder Bremen from Club Brugge last month.<br /><br />''Two clubs from the Premier League wanted me, but a change did not materialize. But in the case of the Bremen was all very specific and I thought: Why not? Even many of my friends have moved to the Bundesliga. Ivan Perisic, Dante, Igor De Camargo, just to name a few,'' says Akpala to bild.de<br /><br />The former Bendel Insurance ace has been ignored by the National Team coaches in recent times. Akpala's last international cap was against South Korea two years ago. <br /><br />Though he was omitted for Nigeria's African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Liberia, Akpala has hinted that he could be making a return to the Eagles squad soon.<br /><br />He told the German newspaper: '' It would be an honor to play for my country. I am in contact with the coach. He knows that I am ready. "<br /><br />And speaking on his role models, Akpala said: '' Three Nigerian are my role models - Akpoborie, Amokachi, Kanu. When I was 19, Kanu then playing for Arsenal, received me well in the National Team. We have been in contact all these years. Three days ago we talked. He gives me a lot of advice. I invited him to a home match of Werder Bremen. He will see me. "<br /><br />Akpala, a very fast striker, can run the 100 meters dash in less than 11 seconds. His girlfriend lives and works in France.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />