Nigerian midfielder Onyeka joins newly promoted Bundesliga team on loan

Returning to Bayer Leverkusen after a loan spell with German second division side VFL Bochum, young Nigerian midfielder Francis Onyeka is set to sign another loan deal, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

The 19-year-old scored 8 goals in 30 league games last season and the club believe he has gained enough experience to try out for a top division team.

According to Sky, newly promoted SV Elversberg have agreed all terms to have him on a season-long loan next season. His second signing after Maurice Krattenmacher arrived on Friday from FC Bayern on a permanent contract.

Onyeka is now ready to join their bid for survival as the two clubs are reportedly in the final stages of their negotiations.

Sky added in their report that Leverkusen intend to extend Onyeka’s contract until 2031. The move will give him top-flight experience as he has yet to play in the Bundesliga. Onyeka will captain Germany at this summer’s Under-19 European Championship in Wales.

Born in Germany to parents of Nigerian descent, he is yet to be capped by either nation at any level, but that is all expected to change based on his performance next season.

Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman

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