Trabzonspor have officially confirmed the signing of Chibuike Nwaiwu, completing a major transfer move for the former Enyimba defender to continue the second half of the season.

The Turkish Super Lig club announced the deal after the 22-year-old successfully passed his medical examination in Istanbul, Footballrover reports.

Chibuike Nwaiwu completes €6m move to Trabzonspor

The permanent transfer was agreed with Austrian club Wolfsberger AC and is valued at €6 million, including performance-related bonuses.

Nwaiwu signed a four-year contract, with all paperwork finalised shortly after his medical at Acıbadem Fulya Hospital.

Wolfsberger also confirmed his exit in a farewell message on social media, thanking the defender for his contribution and wishing him success in the next phase of his career.

“Chibuike Nwaiwu quits wolf pack to move to Turkish first league player Trabzonspor.

We thank “Chippy” for his service in the Wolves jersey and wish him all the best and success for his next step in his career,” Wolfsberger wrote.

Nwaiwu adds depth to Trabzonspor defence

During his time in Austria, Nwaiwu stood out for his consistency, physical strength, and strong reading of the game.

Comfortable playing across the backline, he quickly became a reliable presence for Wolfsberger AC after joining from Enyimba in 2024.

The Black Sea Storm see the Nigerian defender as a key addition as they aim to strengthen their defence for both domestic and European challenges.

“I’m so happy the deal came to a conclusion. I can’t wait to meet you guys the amazing fans. I’m happy to be part of the team, I’m very very happy,” he told fans of the club.

At the Black Sea Storm, Nwaiwu will link up with fellow Nigerians Paul Onuachu, Kazeem Olaigbe, and Anthony Nwakaeme.

The move marks another step forward in Nwaiwu’s steady rise as he was part of the Enyimba side that won the NPFL title in the 2022/23 season and later lifted the Austrian Cup in the 2024/25 campaign with Wolfsberger AC.

Now in Turkey, Nwaiwu will look to make an immediate impact as Trabzonspor push for success on multiple fronts.

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Last Updated on January 8, 2026 7:29 am by footballrover