Flying Eagles defender Emmanuel Chukwu has said he is excited to seal a loan transfer to Austrian club Lustenau.
He is on loan at Lustenau from German Bundesliga club Hoffenheim until the summer of next year.
“Joining SC Austria Lustenau felt like the right step for me at this stage of my career,” said Chukwu, who featured at the 2025 U20 AFCON in Egypt.
“The club’s vision, the professionalism of everyone involved, and the opportunity to play at a high level made the decision easy. I’m really looking forward to this new chapter and can’t wait to get started with my new teammates and the fantastic fans.”
Lustenau sports director Dieter Alge said they expect great things from the 19-year-old defender.
“Emmanuel possesses excellent physical attributes and outstanding tackling skills. Furthermore, his dynamism and speed will provide additional stability to our defense,” he remarked.
“Emmanuel also has qualities in playmaking. We are looking forward to an exciting defender.”
