Southampton striker Paul Onuachu is ready to make a sensational return to Trabzonspor, with the Nigerian ahead finishing a everlasting switch to the Turkish membership. Regardless of receiving a better bid from an unnamed Belgian facet, the Saints had been left with little selection after Onuachu made it clear that his coronary heart was set on a transfer again to Turkey.
After a number of weeks of negotiations and setbacks, Nigerian journalist Buchi Laba confirmed {that a} full settlement has now been reached between the golf equipment. Onuachu is predicted to reach in Turkey this weekend to endure his medical and finalize contract phrases. The deal was described as “100% full” with all events lastly aligned.
The 31-year-old had spent the previous two seasons on mortgage at Trabzonspor, the place he rediscovered his scoring contact, netting 17 targets and offering 4 assists in 25 appearances. His profitable stint at Papara Park left the membership and participant equally desperate to reunite. Final season, a everlasting transfer was practically finalized, however Onuachu stayed at St Mary’s. That call backfired, as he managed solely 4 targets in 28 matches for Southampton.
Whereas golf equipment in England and Belgium made makes an attempt to signal him, Onuachu turned them down in favor of Trabzonspor. Southampton, initially hesitant, finally conceded and accepted the supply, understanding the striker had little interest in different locations.
Now, with the switch window heating up, Onuachu is poised to rejoin his former membership the place he beforehand thrived. The Turkish facet are anticipated to formally unveil him within the coming days following his medical. For Onuachu, this transfer presents an opportunity to renew his spectacular type in a league the place he’s already left his mark — and to rejoin the rising variety of Nigerian stars in Turkish soccer.
