Nigeria international midfielder Uche Chrisantus is at a cross road in his career after failing to make headway at English Premier League side Crystal Palace, where he is on loan from Spanish side Getafe.
Chrisantus joined the team on loan with an obligation to buy after playing in 37 of Getafe’s 38 games last season in the LaLiga. He has however played a combined 8 minutes in the three games he has played in the English Premier League for Crystal Palace.
The 22 year old is clearly not in the plans of head coach Oliver Glasner , and is seen as one player that the club will be willing to let go in January with another option in Newcastle United Joe Willock hot on the agenda.
However his situation is far from ideal and straightforward with a report in The Athletic detailing why he will likely spend the rest of the season on the bench with the English side, with a return back to Getafe almost impossible in January.
“Complicating what happens next with Uche is the financial element of the deal. Getafe were informed by La Liga in the summer that they had breached financial rules. As a result, they earmarked €20million (£17.6m) from the potential future sale of Uche to Palace”, the report reads.
“That satisfied the governing body and allowed them to register six new players in the transfer window. If his loan is terminated and he returns, it may present issues, although the club are relaxed about the situation.
“Due to his lack of minutes, several clubs in Germany have made initial enquiries to understand his situation with a view to bringing him in.
“However, should he leave Palace, he would be unable to play for another club, having already appeared for both Getafe and the Premier League side this season. FIFA rules forbid players from representing more than two teams in a single campaign”.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
