RB Leipzig don finally sign hot Nigerian winger Suleman Sani, add another young baller to their long-term plan. Na correct young talent wey get big future dem bring come.
Bundesliga side pick the 19-year-old from Slovakia top club AS Trenčín, as part of their plan to invest for sharp young players wey fit blow big time, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
RB Leipzig Carry Suleman Sani on Long-Term Deal
Sani don sign permanent contract with Leipzig wey go run till June 30, 2031. The former Akwa United boy go wear number 18 jersey after Leipzig reportedly pay around €7 million, beat Premier League and La Liga clubs wey dey eye am.
Sani born September 1, 2006, na right-footed attacker. E land Europe for September 2024 and no waste time at all to show say e mean business for AS Trenčín.
For 59 competitive matches, Sani bang 16 goals and drop 7 assists, show say e mature and consistent pass many players wey senior am.
Nigerian Wonderkid Journey From Akwa United to Bundesliga
The Nigerian winger also feature for UEFA Youth League with AS Trenčín and start to catch global eye after him correct performances for U20 World Cup with Nigeria.
As regular player for Flying Eagles, Suleman Sani shine well well for 2025 U20 World Cup, dey lead attack, create chances, and drop key assists.
The numbers back am up. Seven Man of the Match awards for just 19 games show say the boy get strong mindset and no dey fear responsibility.
Sani don also talk say Chelsea legend Eden Hazard na him football role model, wey explain small about the kind attacking swag wey e get.
RB Leipzig Managing Director of Sport, Marcel Schäfer, talk say the club don successfully sign Suleman Sani, describe am as one very special young winger.
According to Schäfer:
- Quality & Potential: Sani get exciting profile and all the right qualities to grow well inside the club.
- Style of Play: E dey mostly play left wing, use speed, strength, and smart runs go beat defenders. Schäfer add say Sani dey work hard even without the ball and get professional attitude.
- Club Strategy: Dem sign am early because opportunity show to secure permanent deal before summer window.
- Future Plan: Sani go give the squad more tactical options and better wing depth for the future.
Schäfer talk say:
“We go give Suleman all the time wey e need to settle for Bundesliga, and we dey really look forward to the journey wey dey ahead together.”
Suleman Sani, after completing the move, talk say joining Leipzig na big step for him career.
“I really like the way the club dey develop young players, give dem confidence, and support dem properly,” Sani talk.
“I dey eager to learn every day for this professional environment, improve myself, and give everything for the team. The kind football wey dem dey play here suit me well well. I no fit wait to wear the Leipzig jersey for my first match,” the winger add.
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Last Updated on January 13, 2026 9:22 pm by Hitvibz Media
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