{"id":273465,"date":"2024-12-31T16:20:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T16:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/31\/the-money-is-very-necessary-bernard-tekpetey-targets-saudi-move\/"},"modified":"2024-12-31T16:20:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T16:20:23","slug":"the-money-is-very-necessary-bernard-tekpetey-targets-saudi-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/31\/the-money-is-very-necessary-bernard-tekpetey-targets-saudi-move\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;The money is very necessary&#8217; \u2013 Bernard Tekpetey targets Saudi move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/519\/51940800.295.jpg\" alt=\"Bernard Tekpetey, striker for Ludogorets\" title=\"Bernard Tekpetey, striker for Ludogorets\" width=\"295\" height=\"170\" \/> <span class=\"image_caption\"><span>Bernard Tekpetey, striker for Ludogorets<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">Ludogorets and Ghanaian striker Bernard Tekpetey has revealed his career aspirations for the next two years.<\/p>\n<p>The 27-year-old, who has played for clubs like Schalke 04, Paderborn, D\u00fcsseldorf, and now Bulgarian giants Ludogorets, is aiming to make strategic moves as he approaches the peak of his career.<\/p>\n<p>With his sights set high, Tekpetey has expressed his desire to play in the Premier League. However, with Middle Eastern clubs offering lucrative deals, the forward has not ruled out a potential move to the Saudi Pro League.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with Asempa FM, the former Schalke striker shared his career plans and acknowledged the importance of financial security in case his ambitions do not fully materialize.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am believing in God that in the next two years, I want to be in England, if God permits. If it doesn\u2019t happen, I want to go to Saudi Arabia. The money is very necessary,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>In August 2024, Tekpetey suffered an injury against Qaraba\u011f in the Champions League qualifiers and has not featured for Ludogorets since as he continues his recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this setback, he boasts an impressive record, with 41 goals and 35 assists across all competitions since joining Ludogorets in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>FKA\/MA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bernard Tekpetey, striker for Ludogorets Ludogorets and Ghanaian striker Bernard Tekpetey has revealed his career aspirations for the next two years. The 27-year-old, who has played for clubs like Schalke 04, Paderborn, D\u00fcsseldorf, and now Bulgarian giants Ludogorets, is aiming to make strategic moves as he approaches the peak of his career. 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