Nigerian forward Josh Maja Rejected Birmingham City Contract deal

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Nigeria forward Josh Maja has rejected a move to Sky Bet Championship club, Birmingham City, reports Completesports.com.

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Birmingham City, according to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano tabled a bid for Maja on Tuesday and offered him a five-year contract.

But the Nigerian has now turned down the Blues offer and opted to remain with Girondis Bordeaux.

The 23-year-old, who opened his account for the Ligue 2 campaign on Tuesday, instead signed a two-year extension which will see him paid 50% of his wages next June, at which point he will also have the option to leave on a free should the club fail to secure promotion.

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Maja spent the second half of last season on loan at Stoke City where he scored two goals in 17 league appearances.

He joined Bordeaux from Sunderland in 2019