This looks more than a show of solidarity to me. Seems he’s on the UCL title defenders’ radar, moreso he wasn’t the only player who was injured in the just-concluded tournaent. Some had more grievous injuries. Well, maybe there are “no strings attached”.

Giant Spanish club, Real Madrid have written to console Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi over his injury which he sustained during Nigeria’s clash with France at Brazil 2014. Recall that the 21-year old suffered a fractured ankle following a foul from France midfielder Blaise Matuidi .

The letter which was penned by Emilio Butragueno reads thus.

“We have learned about your serious injury during the game you played against France. On behalf of our president Florentino Perez and those who work for Real Madrid, we’d like to wish you a smooth and speedy recovery, as a former professional footballer, I know you are going through a difficult time but I’m utterly convinced that eventually, you’ll be back to full fitness to help your team achieve its goals next season.”

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