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'I was unhappy' - Nigeria striker Umotong explains why she quit Brighton

Nigeria international Ini Umotong has revealed that she has long resolved to leave Brighton at the end of her current contract this summer.

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.

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.