Nigeria international forward Sadiq Umar has expressed his frustration and relief as 2024 comes to a close, marking a challenging year for the Super Eagles striker. Despite recovering from a lengthy ACL injury that kept him sidelined for over a year, Umar has struggled for regular game time at Spanish side Real Sociedad. So far this season, he has played in just seven matches and has failed to score any goals.
Umar’s dissatisfaction was evident in a New Year’s message shared on his Instagram account. Written in pidgin English, the post conveyed his exhaustion with being relegated to the bench and hinted at the possibility of leaving Real Sociedad.
The lack of playing opportunities has been a major frustration for Umar, who was once a prolific goal scorer in Spain. His inability to break into the starting lineup at Sociedad has fueled speculation that he could leave the club during the January transfer window. Reports suggest that Umar is eager to find a new challenge where he can regain regular playing time and rediscover his form.
