Hertha Berlin have officially confirmed the signing of Nigeria international – Chidera Ejuke from Russian elite division side CSKA Moscow.

The Super Eagles winger, Chidera Ejuke joined German Bundesliga side, Hertha Berlin on a season-long loan from CSKA Moscow.

The forward will represent the German top-flight side for the 2022-23 season after suspending his contract with CSKA Moscow

The Nigerian international terminated his contract with the Horses by using the Fifa-approved guidelines for temporary employment.

Prior to making a comeback at the VEB Arena in 2023, Ejuke will now play for the Old Lady.

Welcome to Berlin, Chidera Ejuke! 🇳🇬

The Nigerian international joins from CSKA Moscow on loan for 2022/23 🔵⚪#GemeinsamHertha #HaHoHe pic.twitter.com/SCtmSpRnId

— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) July 13, 2022

The 24-year-old revealed why he choose the club and expressed his joy at his new task in Germany.

“I can’t wait to meet the lads and the staff. I know that last season didn’t go to plan, but we’re all here together now to start a new campaign – and I want to have some great moments with the team.” – Chidera Ejuke told the club website

Chidera Ejuke becomes the second African in Hertha’s lineup following former Ghanaian international Kevin-Prince Boateng and will wear jersey number 40.

Recall that the Super Eagles man signed a four-year deal with the Moscow-based team on August 28, 2020, for an undisclosed sum after stints at Gombe United, Valerenga, and Heerenveen.

𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕? 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒙!

Last Updated on July 14, 2022 3:25 pm by Sir Kris