SEATTLE (AP) - Nigerian forward Obafemi Martins says on Twitter he is leaving Spanish club Levante to join the Seattle Sounders.

Martins made his posts on Monday, which was followed by an announcement from Levante that he was leaving. Martins wrote that he wanted to give thanks to Levante for the chance to play in La Liga, but that signing with Seattle is, "a big step to take in my career."

At training on Monday, Seattle general manager Adrian Hanauer told reporters there was nothing official to announce but did not deny "indicators" that pointed to Martins playing for Seattle in the near future.

The Sounders have been seeking a replacement at forward to play alongside Eddie Johnson since Fredy Montero was loaned to Colombian club. The 28-year-old Martins had nine goals in 22 matches in all competitions for Levante this season.

His best seasons were with Inter Milan (2001-06) and Newcastle (2006-09).

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  dbara43 wrote...

  So Another No-Name, Do Nothing

  March 11, 2013 4:40 pm

  Here's some real names that might be available instead of Martins: Roque Santa Cruz, Craig Bellamy, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Steven Ireland, Darren Bent, Tomas Rosicky, just to name a few. When are we ever going to get some real European-bred talent in here? Wake me up when we do. Otherwise, it's the EPL for me.

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  Rayvensdad wrote...

  dbara43...

  March 11, 2013 5:48 pm

  This isn't a No-Name signing. He's a Nigerian National Team starter, former Inter-Milan and Newcastle starter, still in his prime, coming from Levante... trust me, he's not a No-Name. I've watched this guy and I'm stoked we picked him up.

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  Amorget wrote...

  Transfer fee

  March 12, 2013 8:19 am

  This is also possibly one of the largest transfer fees paid for any player to come to the MLS at ~4 million, if the rumors of the dollar amount are true.

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  dbara43 wrote...

  Sorry

  March 12, 2013 12:08 pm

  I watched him at Newcastle and he couldn't cut it in the Prem. Should have spent the money on a handful of more worthy (young) players. Until this team and this league gets serious about bringing in top-shelf foreign talent, it's a "B" League. Wouldn't put the Sounders up against a third-tier English squad with any confidence.

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  dbara43 wrote...

  Like I said...

  March 12, 2013 12:09 pm

  A no-name.

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