An impressive young striker gets a loan move after impressing with Manchester City in Asia | OneFootball

Divin Mubama impressed for Manchester City during their preseason tour of Asia. In three appearances, Mubama scored two goals and added an assist as his instincts and talent as a striker were impossible to miss. With how well Mubama performed, it did seem like Mubama was a bonafide option to be Erling Haaland’s backup if Omar Marmoush decided to leave Manchester City this summer. However, that option is now off the table. Divin Mubama has completed a loan move to Southampton for the 2026-27 season and Mubama should have the opportunity to grow as a striker in the Championship next season.

Divin Mubama has left Manchester City to spend next season on loan with Southampton.

Manchester City have confirmed that Divin Mubama will spend the 2026-27 season on loan with Southampton. Mubama’s loan spell with Southampton will be his second loan spell in the Championship. He went out on loan to Stoke City last season and scored 5 goals in 26 appearances. However, a serious injury derailed Mubama’s 2025-26 season. Mubama now has the opportunity to make the striker position his own at Southampton and hopefully kick on as a striker.

Divin Mubama has the raw tools to be a very good striker, he now has the opportunity to refine his game this season.

There is no doubt that Divin Mubama has the raw talent and potential to become a very good striker. His instincts and nose for goal are very good. This was on display during Manchester City’s three preseason friendlies in Asia. Both of Mubama’s goals came from his ability to read the game and get into the right positions to profit from a good cross or the goalkeeper parrying the ball back into danger. Those instincts will carry Mubama far as a striker.

However, there are areas of Mubama’s game that do need to improve. His hold-up play remains a work in progress, which stood out in Asia. Playing consistently in the Championship should help Mubama further develop this aspect of his game. The Championship is a physical league, but Mubama has had a taste of playing in that particular league last season. That should help him for what lies ahead and Mubama should have the opportunities to prosper playing in a Southampton side who should challenge for promotion.

Divin Mubama has completed a loan move to Southampton for the 2026-27 season. Mubama has the potential to develop into a very good number nine. It is hoped that he thrives in the Championship this season.