The striker has openly declared his wish to continue his football career with Trabzonspor, despite an existing arrangement that would see him return to Southampton, as per Soccernet.NG.
Paul Onuachu, who moved to the Turkish Süper Lig club on a season-long loan in the summer of 2023, has quickly become a pivotal member of the team.
Despite facing some injury challenges, Onuachu has impressively scored nine goals and provided three assists in just 18 appearances for Trabzonspor. His performance has not only endeared him to the fans but also ingrained him deeply within the club’s fabric.
“I am very happy in Trabzon. My family and I want to stay here,”
Onuachu stated, indicating his preference to remain with the Turkish outfit, as reported by Fotomac and Saints Socialite.
However, Trabzonspor faces a financial obstacle in securing Onuachu’s permanent transfer. The club currently finds the €12 million buy-out (Transfermarkt estimates the player’s current value at the same level) clause set by Southampton to be beyond their reach and is hoping to negotiate another season-long loan deal, given their current shortage of strikers.
This point might appear to be crucial for the Turkish club, especially regarding the striker’s high salary. According to several sources it exceeds €2 million. Read more about Onuachu’s finances in his salary profile at Kick Off Nigeria.
With the transfer window looming, Trabzonspor sits third in the Süper Lig standings, the contributions of Onuachu, especially as he recovers from injury, are viewed as crucial for a strong finish to the season.
The situation remains fluid, with the potential for Onuachu’s stay in Turkey extending beyond the current terms of his loan. His clear preference to remain with Trabzonspor adds an interesting layer to the ongoing negotiations between the clubs.
