The German fourth-tier side have announced the signing of the defender of Ghanaian descent ahead of the start of the next football campaign
German-born Ghanaian centre-back Abdul-Malik Yago has joined Regionalliga Nord lV side Eintracht Norderstedt from fellow lower division side FC Teutonia 05, the club have confirmed.
The 23-year-old is staging a return to his boyhood club for the 2025-26 football season after parting ways with them in 2019 during his spell with the U19 youth ranks.
''Eintracht Norderstedt's personnel planning is in full swing. The fifth new signing also fits perfectly into the "Norderstedt Way," as Malik Yago already played for us in the youth system,'' an official confirmation over his capturing read.
The Ghana-prospect defender opened up on his choice of reunion with his former employers via the club's official website: ''The overall package at Eintracht Norderstedt convinced me right away. The club's clear vision of building sustainable success together and the coach's ambitious approach are a perfect fit for the next step in my athletic development.''
Sporting director Frank Spitzer added: ''I've had my eye on him for a few years now because he has really good qualities for a central defender. He's a very exciting player who's on the right track. He played in the Regionalliga for two years and was a regular there. This season, in particular, he has delivered very consistent performances. Several candidates were interested in him, so we are very happy that he chose us and will play for Eintracht Norderstedt next season.''
Before sealing his deal with his new employers, Yago featured in 25 games for FC Teutonia 05 across all competitions in this current 2024-25 campaign.
Given his Ghanaian heritage, he is fit to represent Ghana on the international stage as he is yet to be cap-tied by the Germany national team.
