Monday, 24 October 2016

Odemwingie joins Rotherham United on short-term deal

By Akeem Lawal
ROTHERHAM United have completed the signing of Nigeria striker Peter Osaze Odemwingie on a deal until January, subject to FA and EFL ratification.


The 35-year-old, who becomes new boss Kenny Jackett's first signing for the Championship strugglers, penned a deal Monday evening at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports. 

“BREAKING | #rufc are delighted to announce the signing of striker Peter Odemwingie on a deal until January,” Rotherham United said via the club’s Twitter handle‏ @OfficialRUFC.


He was a free agent after leaving the Potters at the end of last season.

Odemwingie, who has won 63 caps for Nigeria, enjoyed prolific spells for French side Lille and Russia outfit Lokomotiv Moscow before heading to England in 2010.

He scored 31 goals in 89 appearances for West Brom but his time at the Hawthorns turned sour following a failed transfer move to QPR in 2013.

Odemwingie arrived at Loftus Road in his car late on transfer deadline day in the January transfer window but was refused entry after the two clubs failed to agree a transfer fee.

A move to Cardiff followed six months later but he was on the move again in January 2014, this time joining Stoke.

He scored five goals for the Potters before falling out of favour and ending last season on loan in the Championship with Bristol City.

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