The relationship between Harmony Ikande and Hapoel Tel Aviv coach, Asi Domb, is far from cordial, so much so that the former Nigeria youth international has handed in a transfer request.<br /><br />According to information from <i>one.co.il</i>, Ikande has claimed that he has been humiliated by the coach because he refused playing as a defender, a deviation from his midfield responsibilities.<br /><br />The central midfielder is hoping to join a new team in January, and he has become so desperate that he is even willing to return to Nigeria should he fail to attract the attention of a club in Europe.<br /><br />Hapoel Tel Aviv have moved quickly to dispel rumors of his imminent departure, saying he has a valid contract with the Reds.<br /><br /><span class="caption">&ldquo;</span><span class="caption"></span><span style="" class="notranslate">Harmony is a player under contract and the club exclusively decides for him. If there is something to announce we will announce</span><span class="caption">,</span>&rdquo;&nbsp; Hapoel Tel Aviv said in a statement.<br /><br />A product of the youth team of AC Milan, Harmony Ikande has also appeared for teams in Ukraine and Hungary.<br /><br />Photo Credit : hapoelta-fc.co.il<br />&nbsp;<br /><br />