By Mustapha Habeeb
September 12th, 2024
Nigerian Super Eagles defender, William Troost Ekong, has revealed the reason behind his recent transfer to the Saudi Pro League
Ekong moved to Al Khalood this summer, leaving behind his previous club, PAOK Salonika, in Greece. In a recent appearance on the Counter Attack podcast, Ekong shared his thoughts on the decision, citing the need to secure his future as a primary factor.
According to Ekong, the move to Saudi Arabia was a deliberate choice to set himself up for long-term success, both on and off the pitch. By joining Al Khalood, Ekong is seeking new challenges in his football career and taking proactive steps to plan for his future beyond his playing days.
He said; “I got an offer I couldn’t turn down; I’m 31, and now I must think about the big picture.
” I think the Saudi League is competitive; you see, the names playing there in my first game were Benzema, Kante, Fabinho, etc, players at the world level.
“But at the same time, everybody talks about the opportunity you have there to guarantee your future to think about my family”.