Onyeka to Join Bundesliga Club on Loan

Francis Onyeka is set to join newly promoted Bundesliga club SV Elversberg on loan for the 2026/27 season.

Transfer specialist Florian Plettenberg said that talks between Bayer Leverkusen and SV Elversberg are at an advanced stage.

Onyeka On The Move Again

“Francis Onyeka is on the verge of joining SV Elversberg. The 19‑year‑old forward is set to join the Bundesliga newcomers on loan from Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Talks between the clubs are in the final stages,” Plettenberg wrote on X.

The 19‑year‑old spent last season on loan at VfL Bochum in the 2‑Bundesliga, where a string of impressive performances attracted interest from several clubs across Germany.

Read Also: Done Deal: Nigerian Forward Joins Bundesliga Club Schalke 04

Onyeka scored eight goals and provided one assist in 30 league appearances, emerging as one of the most exciting young prospects in the division.

SV Elversberg Set For Bundesliga Bow

Elversberg, which secured a historic promotion to the Bundesliga this season, sees Onyeka as a perfect fit for their attacking style and believes he can add significant quality to the squad ahead of their maiden campaign in Germany’s top flight.

For Onyeka, the move would represent a major step in his development, offering him the opportunity to experience Bundesliga football for the first time after an impressive campaign in the second tier.

The young forward was born in Germany to a Nigerian father and has already earned recognition on the international stage, representing Germany’s U‑17 side in the qualifiers for the 2024 UEFA European U‑17 Championship.

Adeboye Amosu

Adeboye Amosu; Senior Content Writer. NPFL Expert, Super Eagles, Chelsea.