Friday, 19 June 2015

LEON BALOGUN JOINS MAINZ 05

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Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun have completed his transfer from newly promoted Bundesliga side Darmstadt to Mainz 05.

The 26 year old signed a three year deal with the team finally putting an end to speculations about his next move following the expiration of his deal with Darmstadt.

He was linked with a move to Hamburg but Mainz 05 the team that finished 11th in last season Bundesliga won the race for his signature on a free transfer with a deal set to expire in the summer of 2018.

In the past he has played for Hannover 96,Werder Bremen and Fortuna Dusseldorf who released him before the start of last season.

His one year deal with Darmstadt was his most productive spell as he scored 4 times  from his right full back position in the 21 games he played as they secure promotion to the top flight of German football.

*Photo Credit: Mainz 05 twitter feed.

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