{"id":827416,"date":"2025-02-16T10:12:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T16:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/16\/should-paul-onuachu-exit-southampton-in-summer-despite-newfound-form\/"},"modified":"2025-02-16T10:12:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T16:12:35","slug":"should-paul-onuachu-exit-southampton-in-summer-despite-newfound-form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/16\/should-paul-onuachu-exit-southampton-in-summer-despite-newfound-form\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Paul Onuachu exit Southampton in summer despite newfound form?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Paul Onuachu has recently found his form at Southampton delivering impressive performances under the guidance of Ivan Juric, <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The towering Nigerian striker has been a bright spark in an otherwise struggling Saints side, having contributed goals and assists despite their ongoing relegation battle.<\/p>\n<p>However, there has been a growing interest from several clubs, including Trabzonspor, who have placed a priority on luring him back to Turkey following his successful stint at the club in the 2023-24 season campaign.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/01\/besiktas-eyeing-super-eagles-star-to-rival-ciro-immobile.html\">Besiktas eyeing Super Eagles star to rival Ciro Immobile<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Onuachu\u2019s Resurgence at Southampton<\/h4>\n<p>It would be recalled that the Super Eagles attacker struggled to make an impact in England after his move from Genk\u2014where he was a prolific goal scorer.<\/p>\n<p>However, recent weeks have seen him regain confidence, finding the back of the net twice and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/premierleague\/status\/1890802797899038731\" target=\"_blank\">providing an assist<\/a> in his last four appearances.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Saints have pulled one back <\/p>\n<p>Paul Onuachu plays a cute ball with the outside of the boot to Kamaldeen Sulemana, who matches the pass with a beautiful finish past Kepa <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SOUBOU?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SOUBOU<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PIIPy96U9R\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/PIIPy96U9R<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Premier League (@premierleague) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/premierleague\/status\/1890802797899038731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>These performances have earned him three starts under the former Torino FC manager, who has spotted him as a key player in his squad.<\/p>\n<h4>Southampton\u2019s Uncertain Future<\/h4>\n<p>Despite Onuachu\u2019s return to form, relegation-threatened Southampton sits at the last bottom of the Premier League standings.<\/p>\n<p>If the Saints fail to secure top-flight status for next season, it could force the Nigeria international to reconsider his future.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148621\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148621\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/01\/onuachu-linked-with-southampton-exit.html\/nottingham-forest-v-southamptonpremier-league-3\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-148621\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/imago1057917214-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Paul Onuachu\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2262\"  ><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148621\">Paul Onuachu of Southampton scores his sides second goal during the Premier League match [Photo credit\/Imago]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Playing in the Championship might not match with his ambitions, especially with clubs from top European leagues reportedly monitoring his situation.<\/p>\n<h4>Should Onuachu Stay or Leave?<\/h4>\n<p>While Southampton\u2019s struggles might suggest an exit is the best option, Onuachu\u2019s recent form under Juric shows a potential to thrive if given more time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_147233\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-147233\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/01\/besiktas-eyeing-super-eagles-star-to-rival-ciro-immobile.html\/9th-november-2024-molineux-stadium-wolverhampton-west-midlands-england-premier-league-football-wolverhampton-wande-2\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-147233\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/imago1053597384-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Paul Onuachu\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1705\"  ><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-147233\">Paul Onuachu of Southampton stands next to Mario Lemina of Wolves. (Photo credit: Imago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If the Saints retain their Premier League status and continue to build around him, staying could allow him to cement himself as a key player in England.<\/p>\n<p>However, if relegation becomes inevitable, a move would be the logical step to ensure he continues competing at the highest level.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Soccer Ayomide Oguntimehin\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ayomide-Oguntimehin-pics-150x150.jpg\"  height=\"80\" width=\"80\">\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/ayomide-oguntimehin-2\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories.<\/p>\n<p>Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/02\/paul-onuachu-southampton.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Ayomide Oguntimehin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Paul Onuachu has recently found his form at Southampton delivering impressive performances under the guidance of Ivan Juric, Soccernet.ng reports.\u00a0 The towering Nigerian striker has been a bright spark in an otherwise struggling Saints side, having contributed goals and assists despite their ongoing relegation battle. 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