Paul Onuachu wants to stay at Trabzonspor despite Southampton interest

By SABC Sport
15th April 2024

Nigerian international Paul Onuachu has declared that he and his family want to remain in Trabzon despite a proposed return to Southampton.

The Super Eagles striker made a switch from England to Turkey after a poor four-month run with the Saints, firing blanks in all of his 12 appearances.

Joining the Super Lig side on a season-long loan, the Nigerian established himself immediately as a key player in the team, adjusting well to his new surroundings.

Aside from injury setbacks faced in Turkey, the Nigerian has found his feet again, scoring nine goals and making three assists in all of his 18 appearances.

"I am very happy in Trabzon. My family and I want to stay here," he said as quoted by Saints Socialite.

However, the Black Sea Storm cannot meet Onuachu's ‚¬12million buy-out clause, which they are hoping to renegotiate for another season-long loan as they are short of strikers.

If this deal does not go through as planned, the Trabzon-based club is looking for alternatives as they aim to sign five to six players at the end of the season.

The Turkish club sit third in the Super Lig standings, and will be hoping that Onuachu, who is gearing up for a brisk return from injury, will help them finish the season strongly.