Nigeria’s Joseph Akpala has joined Turkish Super Lig outfit Karabuksporon a permanent deal.
The 27-years-old player signed a four year deal with German side Bremen from Club Brugge of Belgium and owing to the fact that he could not get regular playing time with the Bundesliga outfit, he was loaned last season to the the Turkish Super Lig outfit.
“As soon as the chance to return here presented itself again, I wanted to make sure that I signed,” Akpala told BBC Sport.
“Despite a difficult time on loan [with injury], I still enjoyed my time at the club and it is great to be a permanent Karabukspor player now.
“The club is on track for greater things and I’m really pleased with the opportunity to be a part of it.”
Akpala failed to establish himself at Werder Bremen, scoring only once in 19 appearances, most of which came from the bench.
In Belgium, Akpala scored a total of 81 goals in 229 appearances for both RSC Charleroi and Club Brugge, between 2006 – 2012.