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Kerr almost sealed Olunga transfer to Bolton Wanderers but he opted for Japan

Dylan Kerr has revealed how Kenya international Michael Olunga could have ended up playing in England, but he instead opted to sign for Kashiwa Reysol in Japan.

The former Gor Mahia coach, who currently handles Baroka FC in South Africa, has exclusively revealed to Goal how he negotiated for Olunga to go for trials with Bolton Wanderers but the striker instead decided to sign in Japan.

Olunga signed for Reysol on a two-year deal worth Ksh300million two seasons ago, a deal that saw him earn more than Ksh15million per month, making him the first Kenyan footballer to professionally play in Japan.