1. FC Magdeburg close to signing free agent striker Emmanuel Iyoha

Published Jul 15, 12:23 PM UTC

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1. FC Magdeburg is close to signing free agent striker Emmanuel Iyoha (28), who recently suffered relegation with Fortuna Düsseldorf. According to BILD research, the deal is very hot and could be finalized soon. Iyoha, a right winger with over 200 second-division appearances for Düsseldorf, Aue, and Kiel, would not cost a transfer fee. He fits Magdeburg's need for offensive wing reinforcements, particularly on the right side where coach Petrik Sander sees a great need. If signed, Iyoha would be the club's ninth new addition, joining existing wing options including two recently signed Korean players (Chunghyun Lee and Doyoung Yoon), Richmond Tachie, and Baris Atik. The article also notes that Yoon missed training due to injury, while Lubambo Musonda and Baris Atik trained pain-free, and Mateusz Zukowski continues individual training due to thigh problems.

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Second-division club 1. FC Magdeburg is closing in on its next signing, targeting former Fortuna Düsseldorf winger Emmanuel Iyoha (28) to bolster its attack. According to BILD research, the deal is highly advanced and could be finalized soon.

Why Magdeburg Is a Likely Destination

Following relegation with Fortuna Düsseldorf, Iyoha is currently without a contract, meaning he would not command a transfer fee for the second-division side. Additionally, the right winger fits the profile Magdeburg is seeking.

Reinforcements are a priority on the wings, with Iyoha earmarked for the offensive right flank—a position head coach Petrik Sander (65) has identified as a key area needing improvement.

Experience and Depth

With over 200 second-division appearances for Düsseldorf, Aue, and Kiel, the former youth national player brings considerable experience. If the transfer is completed, Iyoha would become Magdeburg's ninth new signing. Intense competition is expected on both offensive wings moving forward.

Existing Wing Options

Magdeburg has already strengthened its wide positions with:

Chunghyun Lee (18) – South Korea
Doyoung Yoon (19) – South Korea
Richmond Tachie (27)
Baris Atik (31) – FCM icon

Iyoha would add another option, making the Elbe club even more unpredictable in attack.

Injury Update

Doyoung Yoon was absent from yesterday's training due to injury.
Lubambo Musonda, who received treatment during the test match in Leipzig, trained without pain, as did Baris Atik.
Mateusz Zukowski (thigh problems) continues to train individually.

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BILD - SportWestern

Original headline: Kurz vor der Unterschrift - Düsseldorf-Absteiger vor Wechsel zu Zweitligisten

Original language: DE

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