‘Quite some time’ – Iké Ugbo addresses Sheffield Wednesday exit and explains why he has made Cyprus move – thestar.co.uk
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Sheffield Wednesday striker Iké Ugbo has completed a season-long loan move to Cypriot side Apollon Limassol, ending a difficult two-year spell at Hillsborough that failed to build on an initially promising loan stint. The 27-year-old, who signed a permanent four-year deal with Wednesday in August 2024 after impressing during a loan in 2023/24, saw his form collapse dramatically, prompting him to seek a fresh start elsewhere. The move matters for Wednesday, who lose a forward who had struggled badly for game time and goals, while Ugbo bets on a change of scenery and a reunion with a familiar coach to revive his career.
Ugbo scored seven goals during his initial loan spell in the second half of 2023/24, but managed just two goals in 62 appearances for Wednesday after turning permanent, both in cup competition, and was restricted to only three Championship outings after Christmas. Speaking to Apollon's official website, he described the last two years as "quite difficult" and said he had been seeking a club with a "winning mentality" for "quite some time." Although clubs in Belgium, Turkey and MLS showed interest in January, he opted to stay in Europe, partly due to Apollon's ambitions and his existing relationship with manager Hernán Losada, whom he knows from his earlier career in Belgium.
- Ugbo leaves Sheffield Wednesday on season-long loan to Apollon Limassol
- His form collapsed after a promising 2023/24 loan spell
- Move reunites him with familiar coach Hernán Losada in Cyprus