RB Leipzig sign Nigeria U-20 winger Suleiman Sani

German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig has announced the signing of Nigeria U-20 national team forward Suleiman Sani from Slovakian side AS Trenčín on a long-term deal.

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​The announcement was made on Tuesday via the club’s official social media channels, confirming that Sani will wear the number 18 jersey. The 19-year-old forward’s contract with Leipzig runs until June 30, 2031.

​Reacting to the signing of the Flying Eagles forward on the club’s website, Managing Director of Sport Marcel Schäfer expressed his delight, stating that the young talent suits the team’s profile perfectly:

“With Suleiman 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.

Signing Suleiman is a move in anticipation of the summer, as the opportunity has now arisen to make his transfer permanent. With him, we will be even more versatile and have greater depth on the wings in the future. We will give Suleman all the time he needs to settle in the Bundesliga and are very much looking forward to our journey together.”

Also on his part, Suleiman added that he is eager to making a positive impact at the club.

“The move to RB Leipzig is a big step for me and makes me very proud. I am particularly impressed by the way the club develops young players, gives them confidence, and provides them with targeted support.

I am looking forward to learning every day in this highly professional environment, developing further, and giving everything for the team. The style of football played here suits me very well. I can hardly wait to make my first appearance in the RB Leipzig jersey.”

Sani recorded 16 goals and 7 assists during his time at Trenčín, having joined them from the Nigerian side Akwa United in 2024.

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He was also a key part of the Flying Eagles squad at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he featured in three games and provided one assist.