Taye Taiwo & Turkish club Bursaspor mutually terminate contract

Nigerian out-of-favour international defender Taye Taiwo has mutually terminated his contract with his Turkish club Bursaspor. The club said in their official website to confirm the news.

The statement reads: "Our club have reached an agreement with Taye Taiwo to mutually terminate his contract."
Taiwo who has not made an appearance for the club this season joined the Turkish Super League outfit in July 2013.

The left back, born on April 16, 1985 has previously played for Olympique Marseille, AC Milan, Queens Park Rangers and Dynamo Kiev. His time with Marseille was the most memorable for the attacking defender, he made 253 appearances for Marseille and scored 23 goals.

Taiwo has played for the Super Eagles 54 times and scored 5 goals for the national team of Nigeria.

Where next for the versatile left-back?

Taiwo gets Audi car from AC Milan

Nigeria's Taiye Taiwo got a brand new Audi car given to him immediately he sealed the AC Milan deal. The bulky Super Eagles defender stormed the city of Milan on Wednesday from Marseille, France to complete his transfer. Audi auto mobile is one of the official sponsors of AC Milan and they were proud to associate itself with the Nigerian star.

He was welcomed by large number of the Rosonerri fans who had come to see their new acquisition.

The Nigerian defender was at Milan training ground in the morning to feel the turf and also meet the fans. The Milan’s fans were so excited to see the Super Eagles’ player as they struggled for his autographs,

Taiwo had to go through series of medical examinations when he arrived Milan. He also used the opportunity to meet with the directors of the club. The former Marseille defender is expected in Nigeria next week to commence preparations for the Nigeria friendly international match against Argentina on June 1 in Abuja.