" I AM READY FOR A FRESH START "

Monday 02/09/2013 8pm

Peter Odemwingie ready for fresh start at Cardiff City

By Oluwashina Okeleji
BBC Sport

Peter Odemwingie says he is ready for a fresh start in the Premier League, after the striker joined Cardiff City from West Bromwich Albion in a £2.25m deal.

The Nigeria international, 32, has signed a three-year deal at the Cardiff City Stadium, after completing a medical on deadline day.

"It's a fresh start, a whole new beginning," Odemwingie told BBC Sport.

"I've joined a club with a strong determination to achieve their goals."
It brings to an end Odemwingie's three-year association with the Baggies, having joined in 2010 from Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow.


Peter Odemwingie shot to prominence when he scored two goals at the San Siro while playing for French side Lille against AC Milan in the Champions League.

He rejected late interest from both West Ham and Stoke City to join Cardiff.


"I'd like to thank the West Brom fans and staff for everything. I'll definitely take with me the positives and great memories," Odemwingie added.
"Cardiff City showed great intent to bring me here. I have to thank the manager and everyone involved in making this transfer happen.
"There are talented and dedicated players in the team, everyone is moving in the right direction and I also want to make a strong contribution as well."
Odemwingie started his career in Nigeria with Bendel Insurance before switching to Belgian side La Louviere.
Further stints at French club Lille and Lokomotiv Moscow followed before joining the Baggies for £2.5m in 2010.
He made 100 appearances, scoring 31 goals for the Midlands club.
Odemwingie failed in a bid to force a move to QPR last January and he has played a bit-part at West Brom since.
The striker has not played for Baggies boss Steve Clarke so far this season and was out of contract at The Hawthorns at the end of the season.
"I have a bright start ahead of me. There's no point looking back or worry over something you can't change. It's all in my past," he said.
"It's important to focus my energy on positive things. I can only wish everyone all the very best in life.
"It's been a year of learning, finding incredible joy with my young family and significantly a fresh beginning at Cardiff City.
"There are expectations and I honestly can't wait to get started."

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Sounds good to me,welcome

hope he hides his new badge aswell as picture above lol

Good to hear him speak for himself!

hope he hides his new badge aswell as picture above lol

Glad the fee is reasonable. Looking forward to seeing him play, certainly knows where the net is.

And his last at 32. Lets hope it works out for us and him.

So why hasn't it been confirmed by the club? It's not another case of what happened in January is it?

Bet you any money on his first home match day game he parks up at Greggs opposite the CCS by mistake !!

Just hope he is really 32 years of age There can be some doubt about African players ages and I always remember Roger Miller in the 1990 World Cup who everyone thought was in his early 30's when he was actually 38. Mind you if Odemwingie can replicate RM in 6 years time I won't complain.

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