New kid on the block Eric “Marcelo” Ouma will not lose sleep over speculations about his future at Gor Mahia, instead he’s firmly focused ahead of Wednesday’s league match against Sofapaka.

Mercelo whose six month contract with K’Ogalo is coming to an end in June has been the subject of online debate since his splendid performance against Mathare United on Sunday – with a section of the media and fans speculating that he could be on his way to arch rivals AFC Leopards as his representative is demanding a further short contract or nothing.

But speaking to this site from Kisumu where they are currently camped ahead of the Sofapaka match at Moi Stadium tomorrow, the 19 year old left full back said nothing could be further from the truth.

-I’m not against a long contract at Gor Mahia, I wouldn’t mind one year or two years deal so long as it has a release clause.

– When I joined the club in January we agreed that if a better opportunity comes up then they will let me go, I don’t see anything wrong with that

– As per now nothing better has come up so I want to play here. I would like to further my studies and a University in Kenya will do.

The debate has attracted negative vibes from a section of the unforgiving “Green Army” with some telling him to ship out already, but the 19 years old defender is feeling someone is deliberately feeding the fans with inaccurate information.

– I have no problem with anybody if they turn against me for nothing am still the same

The former Kakamega High School’s “Green Commandos” player further sort to clarify that at no given point has his dad prevailed upon him to decamp to “Ingwe”,laughing off the claims.

– It’s not true, my father is not even a Leopards supporter

He is positive the matter will be over and one with soon.

– I talked to my mentor Nicholas Muyoti and with my agent and we agreed to put the issue to rest soon.

Mercelo’s stay at K’Ogalo under Coach Ze Maria has reflected a steady growth on the younger, the highlight being the weekend’s 2-0 win against Mathare United in which he assisted Jacques Tuyisenge’s second goal with a pin point cross from the left.

The left footed sensation has been drafted in the national team’s squad to play Sudan in a friendly next week and Congo Brazzaville in the AFCON 2017 qualifier return match in June.

– Picture Credit, Citizen Online

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