“Bring Him Home!” – Trabzonspor Go All-In to Sign Goal Machine Paul Onuachu
Trabzon is holding its breath.
After a sensational 2023/24 season, Paul Onuachu—Trabzonspor’s towering goal machine—is at the center of a transfer battle that could define the club’s future. With 17 goals in all competitions and a presence that terrorized Süper Lig defenses week after week, Onuachu didn’t just impress—he dominated.
Now, with just one year left on his deal at Southampton, the big Nigerian is the club’s number one priority.
Behind the scenes, Trabzonspor are working tirelessly to bring their hero back—this time on a permanent basis. President Ertuğrul Yılmaz has made no secret of his desire to secure the striker, sending a clear and public message: Onuachu is not just another transfer target. He is the transfer.
The problem? Southampton’s new manager may not want him back—but may not want to sell either.
According to sources close to the situation, the new boss at St Mary’s is still assessing the squad, and Onuachu’s age and playing style may not fit the system. Despite his struggles in England before his loan, there’s a chance the club could block a quick sale—leaving both the player and Trabzonspor in limbo.
Meanwhile, critics across the football world continue to question whether Onuachu’s age — he turns 31 this year — is a red flag. Many argue that players past their peak can flop in high-intensity leagues, and that clubs should invest in younger, “upside” talent.
“You may pay €5m to €6m to names you don’t know, and then you have problems,” Yılmaz warned, in a veiled shot at clubs wasting money on flops. “But Onuachu? He’s already proven. He knows this league. He loves this club. He delivers.”
Yılmaz didn’t stop there. Addressing concerns about Onuachu’s age, he drew a powerful comparison to one of Turkish football’s most respected names:
“Edin Džeko is 39 and still dominating for Fenerbahçe. Why would age matter when you’re this good? Onuachu has the quality and fitness to lead us for years.”
For Trabzonspor fans, the numbers speak for themselves. Onuachu’s aerial power, lethal finishing, and ability to turn half-chances into goals made him **a nightmare for defenders**. He brought hope, he brought goals—and he brought belief.
In the stands, chants of *“Onuachu, Onuachu!” echoed across the Şenol Güneş Stadium all season long. Now, those chants come with a plea: bring him home.
Negotiations with Southampton are ongoing, but Trabzonspor’s intent is clear—they’re going all-in. No gambles. No experiments. No unknowns. Just proven power, a loyal warrior, and a striker who could very well be the difference between another decent season and a title charge.
The fans want him. The club needs him. The story isn’t over yet.
