Official : Leon Balogun Joins Mainz On A Three - Year Deal
Published: June 19, 2015
Through official channels, Bundesliga side Mainz 05 have announced the
hiring of Nigeria national - teamer Leon Balogun on a three - year deal.
After assisting SV Darmstadt 98 gain promotion to the top flight at the end of last season, the German - born defender was rewarded with a new deal but turned down the offer as he preferred a move to the Coface Arena.
In his first words after signing the contract, Balogun told Mainz official website : “I look forward to the task ahead. Mainz 05 has established itself in recent years in the Bundesliga. I would like also.
“That’s a very good opportunity for me. I am very pleased and proud to be part of the future of the club.”
Leon Balogun previously had stints with Hannover 96, Werder Bremen and Fortuna Dusseldorf.
Photo Credit : mainz05.de
After assisting SV Darmstadt 98 gain promotion to the top flight at the end of last season, the German - born defender was rewarded with a new deal but turned down the offer as he preferred a move to the Coface Arena.
In his first words after signing the contract, Balogun told Mainz official website : “I look forward to the task ahead. Mainz 05 has established itself in recent years in the Bundesliga. I would like also.
“That’s a very good opportunity for me. I am very pleased and proud to be part of the future of the club.”
Leon Balogun previously had stints with Hannover 96, Werder Bremen and Fortuna Dusseldorf.
Photo Credit : mainz05.de
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