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The 26-year-old forward starred during her time with the Seagulls, but she has long decided to walk away at the end of her contract
\nNigeria international Ini Umotong has revealed that she has long resolved to leave Brighton at the end of her current contract this summer.<\/p>\n

In 2016, Umotong was the WSL 2 top scorer, scoring 13 goals in 19 outings for Oxford and went on to net four times in seven games before being spotted and subsequently signed up by Brighton in 2017 on a two-year deal.<\/p>\n

Despite featuring as a substitute regularly, the 26-year-old was in fine form, ensuring her side avoided relegation in the 2018-19 season before agreeing to a one-year extension which expires on July 26.<\/p>\n

With the cancellation of the English Women’s Super League season on May 25 after a suspension in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, Umotong is not extending her stay with the Seagulls.<\/p>\n

Despite her contribution to Hope Powell’s team, the Super Falcons striker admitted she decided midway through the campaign to leave this summer, noting that she was no longer happy at the club.<\/p>\n

“I had a meeting with Hope mid-season just before lockdown and explained I was unhappy and needed to move on,” Umotong told Goal.<\/p>\n

“She told me she knew I was unhappy and sensed I was making plans to move on at the end of my contract.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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