Top division Albanian side FK Partizani has confirmed pulling the plug on a proposed deal to sign Nigeria international defender Sodiq Ismail from Remo Stars, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Sodiq who has three caps for Nigeria at senior level, two with the B team and one with the main side was billed to join the Albanian side after helping the Super Eagles B go past Ghana to seal a spot at the next CHAN tournament.
The right-back left the shores of Nigeria to seal the move, but returned to Nigeria after an anomaly was discovered during a routine medical before the formal signing of the transfer document.
According to Albanian media Newsport, the club said the player suffers from cardiac insufficiency, making it impossible for the club to conclude the deal hence his return to Nigeria, where he has since resumed training with Remo Stars.
His Nigerian club is yet to respond to the claims, but sources close to the defender say the deal fell through due to a disagreement over terms, which includes transfer fees , wages and length of the contract.
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