The media had been awash with reports that the Nigeria
international defender was critical of Wenger, after turning down a chance to
have a trial with the North London club.
But the 22-year-old has denied ever making the critical
statementor even receiving an offer from Arsenal.
“I never said anything about a highly respected manager
like Mr Wenger showing me a lack of respect,” he says.
Oboabona’s Nigerian club Sunshine Stars have corroborated
the player’s claim, insisting that there has been no approach from Arsenal for
their captain, describing the scenario as a creation of the media.
“It all began in the media and ends there,” Sunshine
Stars chairman Mike Idoko tells BBC Sport.
“If there was any substance to the story, we expect
Arsenal would approach his club first.
“We haven’t had any official communication with Arsenal
or any Premier League club about Oboabona.”
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