Onuachu makes surprising decision on Genk future amidst transfer rumours

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu seems to have made a decision on his future after months of speculation concerning a reported move away from Belgian side KRC Genk.

Onuachu has been linked with a move to numerous clubs with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sevilla, and Nottingham Forest all credited with an interest in the 28-year-old forward.

The Genk striker has been in top form since he joined the Belgian club, bagging a total of 68 goals and 10 assists in just 115 matches since he joined in August 2019.

Despite links to other clubs, it seems the Nigerian international will stay put at the Cegeka Arena according to Genk manager Wouter Vrancken.

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In his interview with HLN as reported by Voetbalkrant, Vrancken stated that he is working with the expectation that Onuachu will remain with Genk for the 2022/23 season.

Vrancken said on a possible Onuachu departure: "I'm not working on that. Those are things the club and Dimitri de Condé are working on. It's something between Paul and Dimi. Paul is still here and may stay for a long time.

“I have never felt much transfer jitters with him. I spoke to him several times this summer about his transfer wish and he said in a good way that if the opportunity presented itself and he likes the club, he would like to make the move.

The Genk manager admitted while he understands why Onuachu might want a move away from the Belgian side, he believes the Nigerian international is still fully committed to the Genk project for as long as he remains at the club.

"When you score that many goals for three seasons, I completely understand that. But he also indicated that he will continue to go full steam ahead," Vrancken explained.

"He feels good about our approach and has confidence in his fellow players. Mentally he gives positive signals."

Owerri-born Onuachu still has two years left on the contract renewal he signed with Genk in September 2021.