Belgian club KAA Gent want to extend the contract of Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha even though he has been culpable of some costly mistakes in the Championship playoffs.
The former Germany Olympic international may not be at his best currently, but Gent are struggling with their defence.
Watanabe is already on his way out, and without Torunarigha there is almost no experience left in central defence. Samuel Kotto, his replacement on Sunday, also disappointed.
Torunarigha remains a left-footed central defender with physical qualities and experience at the highest level. Such profiles are scarce – and expensive. situs poker terpercaya
Gent want to invest in a targeted manner this summer and cannot afford the risk of the departures of two defenders especially not if reinforcements are also needed in other positions, according to Het Nieuwsblad .
Torunarigha’s form has been erratic and his error rate is worrying. But at AA Gent, the financial reality also weighs in. Letting the defender leave on a free transfer would force the club into an expensive search for two new defenders – a scenario they would rather avoid.
