Onuachu determined to make his mark at Trabzonspor

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is delighted to get his career back on track after joining the Turkish Super Lig side.

The towering 6ft 7in joined Trabzonspor on loan after nine terrible months with English Championship side Southampton.

“You could see the welcome from the fans at the airport yesterday (Sunday), it was crazy,” Onuachu told the club website.

“It made me think ‘OK, this is really a football city. I’m really happy they came because it shows that they give a lot of support to the players here in Trabzon.

“The welcome was crazy. It shows that this is really a football city and to be honest I can’t wait to get started.

“We are here to fight for this badge, to fight for the championship, to reach our targets.

“I will do my best to score goals. I spoke to the coach. He said very nice things about the team and the club. I can’t wait to be with my team too.”

Onuachu, becomes the fourth Nigerian to play for Trabzonspor after Anthony Nwakaeme, Ogenyi Onazi and Mikel Obi.

Southampton received €1.5m loan fee to allow him join Trabzonspor.