Bundesliga side Augsburg are close to completing the signing of Nigerian striker Uchenna Ogundu from Turkish club Alanyaspor.
The 19-year-old is expected to undergo a medical ahead of a permanent move to Germany, with an agreement in principle already reached between the two clubs. Ogundu is scheduled to arrive in Augsburg in the coming days as negotiations enter their final stage.
Transfer specialist Florian Plettenberg reports that the Bundesliga outfit have prioritised the teenage forward as part of plans to refresh their attacking options, with Augsburg among the league’s lowest scorers this season.
Ogundu in action in the Turkish Super Lig. Photo Credit: Imago
Ogundu joined Alanyaspor only last summer after moving from Turkish third-tier side Şanlıurfaspor, where he began his professional career following his development at Nigeria’s Diamond Youth Academy.
Despite his limited time in the Turkish top flight, he has made 17 appearances across all competitions, scoring twice and providing one assist.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Augsburg have now agreed a deal in principle with Alanyaspor for the striker, with final details expected to be concluded shortly.
Photo Credit: Imago
Comfortable across the forward line, Ogundu is regarded as a technical and mobile attacker, capable of operating both centrally and out wide. Augsburg view the Nigeria youth international as a long-term investment with immediate developmental potential rather than a short-term solution.
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His arrival would see him become the latest Nigerian to feature for the club, following Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka, who spent last season on loan at Augsburg from Brentford.
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Augsburg have scored just 22 goals in 19 Bundesliga matches this campaign, and club officials believe the addition of youthful energy and pace in attack could help address their lack of cutting edge in the final third.
