Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze on Thursday expressed his support for Chelsea and France striker Olivier Giroud to make a move from Chelsea to Tottenham Hotspur before Friday's winter transfer window.


The speculation has not gone down well with both Chelsea and Arsenal fans who have taken to social media to lambaste the onetime Montpellier forward.

Udeze, who wore the colours of West Brom during his playing days and is now a pundit, bared his mind on Brila FM's morning programme 'VAR' where he unequivocally stated that players are not indebted to their club supporters in making transfer decisions.

"I will tell you that Olivier Giroud joining Spurs is not a betrayal, he's not a "snake" as he's been called by some fans," Udeze said.

"When he signed for Arsenal did they have it in his contract that he will never play for a rival club? Football is his job and so he's free to sign for whatever club he wishes to sign for. That is the truth.

"If two clubs and fans and clubs have issues, it doesn't concern the players. In Milan the players of AC Milan and Inter Milan move to either clubs. Is there any rivalry bigger than the Milan? If there was any rivalry or derby bigger than that, do tell me. None.

 "I could have moved from PAOK to bitter rivals Aris whilst I played in Greece. I only have to know my limit and not move into the territory of Aris. If I wanted to go to Aris I could have but I didn't want to.