The decision of Nigeria U23 forward Taiwo Awoniyi to join Mainz O5 on loan instead of French Ligue 1 side Nice has been exclusively revealed to Owngoalnigeria.com editorial team.
Awoniyi have his heart set on a move to the French side but a meeting with Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp made the 21 year old to have a change of heart and instead joined Mainz 05 on loan two days ago.
Klopp was not opposed to the striker who scored 11 league goals for Mouscron in a six months spell at the club in the second half of last season after struggling to make his mark at fellow Belgium side Gent.
The Liverpool boss who played and later managed Mainz 05 convinced Awoniyi that he will get regular playing time in Germany at the club and his development is best suited to the environment of the modest team.
Furthermore Klopp tasked him to maintain his goal scoring form at Mouscron in Germany to force his way into the senior national team of Nigeria as that will help his chances of securing a work permit which will make him eligible to play for Liverpool.
