March 11, 2013 at 11:04 AM
Obafemi Martins confirms on Twitter that he ‘just signed’ with Sounders FC
Posted below are a few tweets from forward Obafemi Martins, who has already changed his Twitter profile to “Sounders FC”. Looks like we’re one step closer to this being official.
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I will like to thank Levante UD for giving me a great opportunity to play in one of the best leagues in the world…
— OBAMARTINS (@oba_martins) March 11, 2013
This is so difficult for me to do, but I really do love my fans..Levante fans are the best… I will always cherish the time I played here..
— OBAMARTINS (@oba_martins) March 11, 2013
Wow..Finally,I can now announce that I have just signed for Sounders FC..A big step to take in my career.it’s a big challenge but I’m ready
— OBAMARTINS (@oba_martins) March 11, 2013
I look forward to this new era in my career… I also look forward to meet my new teammates and the Sounders FC fans, my new family…
— OBAMARTINS (@oba_martins) March 11, 2013
God bless you all… I appreciate all your love, support and well wishes… OBAFEMI MARTINS
— OBAMARTINS (@oba_martins) March 11, 2013
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