Ahead of the opening of the mid-season player transfer window on Sunday night, Kenyan international Jackson Macharia is torn between extending his stay at Tusker and leaving for greener pastures in Asia.Macharia walked out of the Tusker camp shortly after their CAF Confederation Cup playoff 1-0 loss away to CS Sfaxien on December 5 as a free agent following the expiry of his three-year long deal.Earlier, Tusker chairman Daniel Aduda confirmed that they had reached an agreement with the midfielder to stay for a third stint having joined the club in 2016 from Thika United.According to Tusker FC chairman Daniel Aduda, midfielder Jackson Macharia who is currently a free agent after running out his contract will pen a new deal in January.— Meshack Kisenge (@kisengemeshack1) December 22, 2021 The administrator had tipped the dreadlocked player to put pen on paper in the first week of January but he is yet to pledge his allegiance to the Ruaraka based club. Macharia, acknowledged that the brewers had shown intentions of retaining him but he had not made up his mind as an Asian club was also keen on acquiring his services.The creative midfielder said he was carefully studying the offers from the two outfits and will pick the best deal in two weeks time. “I appreciate that Tusker want to me to sign a new deal. We have been negotiating for some time now and we will have another sitting next week. I also have an offer in Asia and I think I will conclude all the negotiations within two weeks time and take the best deal, ” he said.🎥| Jackson Macharia goal for @tusker_fc against @KCBFootball From the bench to rescue a point for the brewers🔥🔥#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/ZaLMXSutdo— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) August 30, 2021 In the meantime, Macharia thanked Tusker for allowing him to train and enjoy the facilities at Ruaraka grounds as he seeks to keep fit. The former Thika United man conceded that he was craving for competitive football after more than a month of being a free agent.”Of course I miss being on the pitch but the break has also given me time to rest after the grueling season we had. I have been doing a lot of gym work just to keep shape. Recently, I returned to the Tusker camp just to ensure that I am ready to play when I sign a new deal either with them or elsewhere, “he added.
