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Southampton confirm signing of striker Paul Onuachu from Genk.
The search for a new striker for Southampton is over after Nigerian forward Paul Onuachu signed a contract to play at St. Mary’s Stadium until 2026.
Southampton officially announced the signing of Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu from Genk.
28-year-old Onuachu, who stands at a whopping 6’7, is the top scorer in Belgian football this season with 16 goals in 19 games.
Prior to his transfer to St Mary’s, which is believed to have cost the Saints a cool €20 million, the Nigerian international scored 29 league goals in the 2020–21 season and was on pace to break that record.
Onuachu announced! ✅ pic.twitter.com/ODIYHSkKGG
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) February 1, 2023
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Speaking in a press release about the signing, manager Nathan Jones said: “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.”
In an effort to move up the Premier League standings, Southampton has been looking for extra firepower. Earlier in the transfer window, they signed deals for full-back James Bree, winger Mislav Orsic, and midfielder Carlos Alcaraz.
Additionally joining from Rennes is winger Kamaldeen Sulemana, completing a club-record transfer on Deadline Day.
Striker Paul Onuachu has joined #SaintsFC on a three-and-a-half-year deal from @KRCGenkofficial:
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) February 1, 2023