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Columbus Crew SC signs local-born midfielder Abuchi Obinwa

The Columbus Crew SC offseason began with reshaping the back line, but now sporting director and head coachGregg Berhalter and his staff have worked upfield to reshape the midfield.

Just a day after announcing the signing of defensive midfielder Mohammed Abu, the Black & Gold add another central midfielder, Abuchi Obinwa.

The 20-year old Obinwa was born in Columbus and last played for German side Hannover 96 in the Under-19 Bundesliga North/Northeast.

Previous to that, Obinwa played for the Chicago Magic PSG, an affiliate of French side Paris Saint-Germain and was invited to train with the PSG youth academy.