Juventus striker Christiano Ronaldo and FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi are among the football profiles that earn huge salaries in the leagues they play in, but did you know that former Harambee stars Captain has joined their league? Gor Mahia will makeDennis Oliech the most expensive player in the Kenyan Premier League (KPL).
Oliech has agreed a lucrative Sh350,000 per month salary after signing a one year contract with the club making him the highest paid player in the local league.
On top of that, Oliech will also earn Sh3.5million sign on fee to be paid in two installments.
Legendary striker Dennis Oliech has come out of retirement & penned a 2 year deal with record KPL champions Gor Mahia FC.
The deal reportedly includes Ksh3.5M sign-on fee.
Oliech will be unveiled on January 9th in Kisumu when Gor face Posta Rangers. pic.twitter.com/oglcsAtj8Y
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The first installment will be paid this month and the final one next month.
He is expected to be unveiled on January 9 in Kisumu when Gor Mahia play Posta Rangers.
Oliech agreed terms with the KPL champions after two days of trials this week and he expressed his excitement at the prospect of make a return to the local league.
He added:”Working with the players over the last two days has been great and they are all delighted to see me and have given me all the support I needed.”
He’s back!
Kenya’s record goal-scorer Dennis Oliech joins Gor Mahia F.C. #MakeItCount pic.twitter.com/rxL6nG5UiJ
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Oliech said he was ready for the pressure that comes with playing for Gor Mahia especially now that the champions have been struggling in the last few matches.
“It is very clear there has been a striker problem and therefore the pressure will be me to perform. I am up to the task and promise to deliver.”
He has also not ruled out a return to the national team Harambee Stars who will be playing in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals after a 15-year absence.
“It would be great to return to the national team and help them do well in the Nations Cup. It will however depend on whether the coach is impressed with my performance in the local league,” he said.
Last week, Gor Mahia coach Hassan Oktay said he needed to sign Oliech to beef up his striking options after the team lost 1-0 to Kariobangi Sharks at Kasarani in a KPL match.
Having exhausted their foreign quota, Oliech was the only option for Gor Mahia who will later this month take part in the CAF Confederations Cup qualifiers.