Official: Odogu joins Milan from Wolfsburg on a four-year deal | OneFootball

David Odogu officially at Milan. (@acmilan.com)

David Odogu will hope to become a viable option in defense.

Igli Tare said Milan are looking to sign an experienced defender in the last days of the mercato, but after failing in their pursuit of Manuel Akanji (who ended up joining Inter) and Joe Gomez (who ended up staying at Liverpool), they signed an incredibly inexperienced defender.

Odogu, 19, arrives from Germany, having played just a handful of Bundesliga games in his career. Milan fans will hope to be surprised by the player, who’ll likely start as a bench option.

“Milan is delighted to announce the permanent signing of David Uyoyo Odogu from VfL Wolfsburg. The German defender has signed a contract with the Club until 30 June 2029, with the option of extending the contract until 30 June 2030,” a statement reads.

“Born in Berlin, Germany, on 3 June 2006, David Odogu began in the academies of Union Berlin and Wolfsburg. In April 2025, he got his first team debut with Wolfsburg, making three total appearances.

“Odogu has played for Germany’s youth sides, winning the 2023 U17 EUROs and the 2023 U17 World Cup with his nation.“David Odogu will wear the number 27 shirt.” Milan will pay around €10m for him.