Southampton's Onuachu to join Trabzonspor

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Paul Onuachu scored four goals in 40 appearances for Southampton

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Southampton have agreed terms for the transfer of Paul Onuachu to Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor.

The 31-year-old Nigeria international made 40 appearances in two-and-a-half years at St Mary's.

All four of Onuachu's goals for the club came last season when Saints finished bottom of the Premier League with 12 points and were relegated to the Championship.

"We thank Paul for his efforts during his time as a Saints player and wish him well," the club said in a statement on their website, external.

He spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Trabzonspor, scoring 15 times in 21 matches.

Onuachu made his international debut for Nigeria in 2019 and has 24 caps and three goals for the Super Eagles.

He was part of the squad who finished as runners up in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.