OFFICIAL: Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu joins Southampton

Southampton have announced the capture of Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu from Belgian club KRC Genk.

The move is subject to a work permit and international clearance.

Onuachu joins from the Jupiler Pro League leaders on a three-and-half-year contract as he becomes the fifth signing of the month for the Saints.

The 28-year-old has been a consistent goal poacher for Genk, scoring goals aplenty since joining them from Midtjylland in August 2019.

In the ongoing season, Onuachu has scored 17 goals in 22 games, making him the top scorer in the Belgian top-flight.

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Onuachu leaves Belgium with a total of 85 goals in 134 games for Genk.

Southampton manager Nathan Jones said: “Paul is a significant signing for us and completes what has been an extremely positive month in terms of recruitment.

“He’s a handful to play against, has got a tremendous record throughout his career and he’s also someone who brings great experience with him, so he’ll be a really positive addition to the squad.”

He is the latest Southampton signing following the arrivals of Mislav Oršić, Charly Alcaraz, James Bree and Kamaldeen Sulemana.