Through official channels, German 2 Bundesliga high - flyers Darmstadt 98 have announced that they have captured the signature of one - cap Nigeria international Leon Balogun, 26.<br /><br />The defensive all - rounder has penned a contract that ties him to the club until the end of the current season.<br /><br />Speaking to the official website after the transfer was completed, Leon Balogun said : <span style="" class="notranslate"><span style="" class="notranslate">&ldquo;I am of course pleased that everything went so fast. For me that</span></span><span style="" class="notranslate"><span style="" class="notranslate">&rsquo;s a huge thing to be able to finally stand again on the pitch.</span></span><span style="" class="notranslate">&rdquo;<br /><br />Head coach </span><span style="" class="notranslate">Dirk Schuster added : </span><span style="" class="notranslate"><span style="" class="notranslate">&ldquo;With his first division and second division experience, Leon Balogun brings additional quality to our squad.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="" class="notranslate"><span style="" class="notranslate"><span style="" class="notranslate"></span><span style="" class="notranslate"><span style="" class="notranslate">&ldquo;</span></span>He fits perfectly with our requirements and will intensify the competition This is exactly what we want.</span></span><span style="" class="notranslate"><span style="" class="notranslate"></span></span><span style="" class="notranslate">&rdquo;<br /><br />For the remainder of this season, the former </span><span style="" class="notranslate"> Werder Bremen and Dusseldorf defender will sport the number 14 shirt.<br /><br />Photo Credit : sv98.de<br /></span>