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UJAH REJOINS MAINZ 05 AND FORMS PARTNERSHIP WITH BALOGUN
Nigerian striker Anthony Ujah has made a triumphant return to Bundesliga club Mainz 05, leaving behind his spell in the Chinese Super League with Liaoning Hongyun. The 27-year-old has signed a remarkable three-and-a-half year contract, the financial details of which remain undisclosed.
Mainz 05 took to their official Twitter account on Wednesday to announce the highly anticipated return of Ujah. Accompanied by a photograph capturing the moment of contract signing, Ujah stood proudly beside a representative of the German club. The statement released by Mainz 05 reads: “Anthony Ujah will once again don the Mainz 05 jersey for the upcoming half of the season. The talented attacker, who previously played for Liaoning FC, has committed to a three-and-a-half year deal, ensuring his presence until the summer of 2021.”
Ujah will now have the opportunity to showcase his skills alongside Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun, as they unite as teammates in Mainz. This collaboration promises to be a formidable force, bolstering the club’s offensive and defensive capabilities.
Having initially signed for Mainz 05 in 2011, Ujah has since embarked on an eventful journey, plying his trade for Cologne and Werder Bremen before venturing to the Chinese Super League. His time at Liaoning Hongyun has been fruitful, with Ujah impressively netting 10 goals in 39 appearances for the club.
The return of Ujah to Mainz 05 has ignited excitement among fans and pundits alike, as they eagerly anticipate the impact he will have on the team’s performance. With his proven goal-scoring ability and dynamic playing style, Ujah’s arrival is sure to inject a renewed sense of vigor into Mainz’s attacking prowess.
As the second half of the season approaches, Mainz 05 is primed for a promising resurgence, with the reunion of Ujah and the addition of Balogun. The Mainz faithful eagerly await the unveiling of this powerful duo on the football field, as they set their sights on achieving remarkable success in the Bundesliga.
