EPL side Sunderland have opted out of signing Nigeria forward Chinedu Obasi because he could not prove his fitness.
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Obasi, who is a free agent after he was released by German Bundesliga side Schalke 04, has been training with Sunderland with a the hope of bagging a deal.
According to Mailonline, Sunderland have passed on a chance to sign Obasi after he failed to prove his fitness while they need a player who could walk straight into the team.
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The Nigeria international, who holds a German passport, will now seek other options.