Onuche Ogbelu, the Nigerian midfielder who impressed at the recent FIFA Club World Cup, is drawing attention from Russia’s Rubin Kazan—www.isagoal.com reports.
Soccer news site Soccernet.ng reveals Rubin Kazan has set sights on Ogbelu, who played a vital role for Tunisian club Esperance.
After shining for Nigeria’s U-20 team that finished third at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, Ogbelu moved to Esperance, where he’s become a central figure.
He has featured in 57 matches for the Tunisian side, proving reliable in midfield and maintaining an 85% pass accuracy in tough games.
At the Club World Cup, despite Esperance’s early exit, Ogbelu earned a 6.5 rating against Chelsea, with solid defensive stats.
Recently renewing his contract through 2026, Ogbelu’s market value has jumped to around €2 million, well above previous estimates.
Rubin Kazan, with a history of league and cup triumphs, see him as a player who could strengthen their bid for the Russian Premier League crown.
If the offer matches Esperance’s price, a transfer could happen soon, opening a new chapter for Ogbelu in European football.