Professional contract for rising star Nakuzola: "It went quite quickly"

The 19-year-old left-back signed his first professional contract after impressing in two Bundesliga appearances.

Rael Nakuzola has signed his first professional contract with 1. FSV Mainz 05 after a rapid rise through the club's ranks. The 19-year-old left-back joined Mainz's reserve team from RW Essen's youth academy in the summer and quickly established himself as a serious option for the senior side, earning two Bundesliga appearances. His promotion to the professional ranks comes after an impressive breakthrough period.