Nigerian attacking midfielder Francis Onyeka is on the verge of completing a move to newly-promoted Bundesliga side SV Elversberg, as the German club look to bolster their attacking options ahead of life in the top flight, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
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German transfer expert Florian Plettenberg reported that negotiations between Elversberg and Bayer Leverkusen — who hold Onyeka’s registration — are in their final stages, with all parties optimistic that an agreement will be concluded in the coming days.
German transfer expert Florian Plettenberg reported that negotiations between Elversberg and Bayer Leverkusen — who hold Onyeka’s registration — are in their final stages, with all parties optimistic that an agreement will be concluded in the coming days.
The 19-year-old spent last season on loan at VfL Bochum in Bundesliga 2, where he delivered a series of impressive performances that caught the attention of clubs across Germany.
Onyeka scored eight goals and registered one assist in 30 league appearances, establishing himself as one of the division’s most exciting young talents.
Elversberg, who secured historic promotion to the Bundesliga this season, view Onyeka as an ideal fit for their attacking system and believe his arrival would add significant quality as they prepare for what promises to be a demanding debut campaign in Germany’s top division.
For Onyeka, the move would mark a significant step forward in his development, handing him his first taste of Bundesliga football after an outstanding season in the second tier.
