Wolfsberger AC defender Chibuike Nwaiwu could depart the club in 2026 following growing interest from several major European clubs, Footy-Africa can confirm.
The 22-year-old, who joined the Austrian side from Nigeria Premier League outfit Heartland in 2024, has impressed in his debut European campaign.
His performances have reportedly placed Paris Saint-Germain, Bayer Leverkusen and Leeds United among the clubs monitoring his situation.
Nwaiwu is also believed to be on the radar of multiple Ligue 1 sides, including Lens, Lille, Marseille and Strasbourg.
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Sources told Footy-Africa that enquiries have already been made, with “significant interest” building around the Nigerian defender. However, Wolfsberger AC are not expected to sanction a January departure, though a summer transfer is considered likely.
Talks are understood to be ongoing with several clubs, but his eventual destination remains unclear.
Nwaiwu has made 11 league appearances this season, completing the full 90 minutes in 10 of those matches. He played a key role in Wolfsberger AC’s historic Austrian Cup triumph last season, the first in the club’s history.
