Kenyan international Jonah Ayunga has opened up about his decision to reject a lucrative offer abroad in January and instead commit his future to Scottish Premiership side St. Mirren.Last week, St. Mirren head coach Stephen Robinson revealed that Ayunga had received “potentially life-changing” offers, including interest from India. However, the forward opted to extend his stay at the club, signing a deal that will keep him in Paisley until the end of next season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8859677##Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news“There were some opportunities for Jonah in January abroad which potentially could have been life-changing financially, so we would not stand in somebody’s way in that situation—but he chose to stay,” Robinson told Daily Record.Speaking on his decision, Ayunga said he prioritized his family’s well-being, noting that they have comfortably settled in Scotland. He also emphasized his strong bond with the current squad, saying the environment at the club played a key role in his decision.Future FKF president? President Ruto reveals son’s deep passion for football“I’m really settled,” Ayunga told the club’s official website. “My family is up here, it’s a good group of boys, and I know the grass isn’t always greener.”Robinson, who previously managed Ayunga at Morecambe and made him one of his first signings upon joining St. Mirren in 2022, hinted that the striker could stay even longer. He praised Ayunga for his resilience in recovering from an ACL injury and believes the forward is now returning to his best.All set for SOYA’s 21st anniversary on Thursday“Now he’s fully focused again and starting to get back to full fitness, training regularly. He’s playing for Kenya as well, in big stadiums with 60,000 people,” Robinson noted.The coach also underlined the importance of securing Ayunga’s future early in preparation for next season.“He is looking the part now. If you look around the league, he’s a very, very good striker at this level. It’s important that we do our business early, and then look to freshen up the wider areas in the summer. Bringing in two wide players will give us more alternatives than we have at the moment,” he added.Where to watch and how to get tickets for Junior Starlets vs. Cameroon showdown
