Izuchukwu Okosi
Premier League struggles, Southampton, in the early hours of Wednesday morning confirmed the signing of Nigeria international, Paul Onuachu from Belgian side, Genk.
Onuachu drew the attention of the Saints following his outstanding goal scoring feat at his former club where he has scored 17 league goals this season.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe club had to submit a deal sheet as they could not wrap up the deal before the transfer window officially shut down.
“Southampton Football Club is delighted to announce it has completed the signing of striker Paul Onuachu from Belgian club KRC Genk, subject to a work permit and international clearance,” the club’s website wrote.
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“The 28-year-old joins from the Jupiler Pro League leaders on a contract until 2026, becoming the fifth signing of the month for Nathan Jones’s squad, after the transfers of Mislav Oršić, Charly Alcaraz and James Bree, as well as fellow deadline-day arrival Kamaldeen Sulemana.
“Nigeria international Onuachu has been in magnificent form for Genk this season, with the 6ft 7 forward netting 17 goals in 22 appearances, making him the top scorer in the Belgian top-flight.
“In total, he departs with 85 goals in 134 games for the club, which he joined in 2019 from Danish side FC Midtjylland, where he scored 71 times in 181 appearances.
Onuachu has also been capped 13 times by Nigeria, scoring on three occasions.
Southampton manager Nathan Jones said of the Super Eagles star: “Paul is a significant signing for us and completes what has been an extremely positive month in terms of recruitment.
“He’s a handful to play against, has got a tremendous record throughout his career and he’s also someone who brings great experience with him, so he’ll be a really positive addition to the squad.”
Southampton only on Tuesday lost 2-1 to Newcastle United in the first semifinals of the Carabao Cup.
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
