Official: Leipzig sign talented Nigerian winger from AC Trenčín

The U-20 international has signed for Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.

RB Leipzig have officially signed another young player for the future as Suleman Sani joins the Bundesliga club from AS Trenčín.

The 19-year-old winger has signed a contract until June 30, 2031 and will wear the number 18 jersey for the Saxony outfit. 

Sani moved from Nigerian club Akwa United in September 2024 and gained valuable early experience at Slovakian side AS Trenčín.

In 59 competitive club appearances to date, the right-footed attacking player has scored 16 goals and provided 7 assists in total.

The Nigerian also played for Trenčín in the UEFA Youth League and attracted international attention at the U-20 World Cup with Nigeria.

“With Suleman Sani, we have been able to sign a highly talented young winger. He has an exciting profile and all the attributes to take the next steps in his development at RB Leipzig. 

“Suleman primarily plays on the left side, possesses great pace, is difficult to dispossess due to his physicality, and likes to make runs in behind.

“He also works hard off the ball and displays the right attitude,” said RB Leipzig’s managing director of sport Marcel Schäfer.