Hoffenheim sign Nigeria defender Kelven Olagie on four-year deal

Bundesliga side Hoffenheim have signed Nigeria defender Kelven Olagie on a four-year professional deal.

Congratulations Kelven Freese for this big move. Kelven, a Nigerian kid signs a four-year contract with @tsghoffenheim in the @bundesliga pic.twitter.com/Rmf1qVLoL2

— Oma Akatugba (official) (@omaakatugba) July 11, 2023

Olagie joins from Fortuna Desseldor in the German second division.

The 18-year-old will team up with countryman, Kevin Akpoguma at Hoffenheim.

Hoffenheim finished 12th in the German Bundesliga last season.