Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has officially joined German Bundesliga club Hamburger SV. The club announced the signing of the 27-year-old Nigerian on Monday.
Moffi transferred to HSV from French club OGC Nice after passing his medical exams at the Athleticum at Volkspark last weekend. He then signed his contract.
At Hamburger SV, Moffi will wear the No. 9 shirt as he starts a new chapter in his football career. He has played in several European leagues already.
HSV sporting director Kathleen Krüger believes Moffi’s experience and flexibility will boost the team’s attack.
“Terem fits perfectly with our orientation. With his commitment, we are setting ourselves even wider and more variable in the attack and thus increasing our quality,” Krüger said.
“Through his career path so far, he brings extensive experience at a high international level and can also pass this on to our talents. We are pleased that Terem is at HSV, and we welcome him warmly.”
Sports director Claus Costa also pointed out the physical strength and attacking options Moffi will bring to the squad.
“We are very pleased that we have succeeded in signing Terem. Terem is a striker who is difficult to control due to his physique, determination and style of play,” Costa said.
“He can attack the depth, has an enormous presence in the penalty area and brings the necessary quality when facing the goal.
“We are convinced that Terem will give our game an extra boost and our squad more options. Now it is important to integrate him quickly so that we can start the new Bundesliga season as a team with a lot of energy and conviction.”
At 27, Moffi has already built an impressive career in European football, with Germany being the seventh country where he has played professionally.
He was born in Calabar, Nigeria, in May 1999. At 17, Moffi moved to England to attend the Buckswood Football Academy before starting his professional career in Lithuania.
He played for FK Kauno Zalgiris before moving to FK Riteriai. In January 2020, he joined KV Kortrijk in Belgium before later moving to France with FC Lorient.
His great performances at Lorient led to a transfer to OGC Nice in early 2023. He also spent the second half of last season on loan at Portuguese club FC Porto.
Across those clubs, Moffi scored 88 goals and made 13 assists in 228 competitive matches. He has been a Nigerian international since 2021, making 23 appearances for the Super Eagles, with six goals and two assists.
Moffi made his international debut alongside his new HSV teammate Jordan Torunarigha for Nigeria in October 2023.
The striker shared that discussions with the coach were key in his decision to join Hamburger SV. He was also attracted to the club’s reputation and history.
“The coach was really very convincing in our talks. The location with its great fans and the entire orientation of the club also played a role in my decision,” Moffi said.
“Even if HSV spent a few years in the 2. League, the club is still a big name all over the world.
“When I told my father about the interest, he immediately knew which club it was and was full of excitement. For me, that was amazing in a positive way. I’m very happy to be a part of the club’s history.”
Moffi also shared what HSV supporters can expect from him. He said scoring goals is his main job, but he also wants to help the team.
“As a striker, I love to score goals, but I also love working for the team and keeping everyone together,” he said.
“I’m the new guy in the team, which is always a bit strange at first, but I’m very happy to get to know everyone and get started together soon.”
With HSV getting ready for the new Bundesliga season, Moffi hopes his goals, strength and experience can help the club make a strong return to the German top flight.
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