Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has disclosed why he didn't play for any top European club during his days in active football.

Okocha who is regarded as one of the most skillful footballers on the continent said he didn't join any top European team because of salary issues.

Speaking to Complete Sports, he said: "It was not easy being an African player with top clubs because the wages offered were generally low. They saw it as a favor to us. That's why I opted for clubs that were willing to pay me higher wages. I had to decline offers from big clubs due to wage issues."

However, Okocha expressed excitement with how things have changed and emphasized that African and Nigerian players now receive more substantial contracts overseas.

"Things have changed now, as Africans and Nigerians secure more lucrative contracts abroad," he added.

The legendary midfielder played for Eintracht Frankfurt, Fenerbahçe, PSG, Hull City among others.