Kelian Nsona has completed a transfer from Hertha Berlin to Portuguese top-flight side Casa Pia, as confirmed by both clubs on their official channels.
The 22-year-old Congolese forward makes the move with one year still remaining on his contract with the German club, though neither the transfer fee nor the length of his new deal has been made public.
Nsona’s switch to Portugal marks the latest chapter in a career that has taken him across multiple European leagues in search of regular first-team football.
After struggling to break into the senior side at Hertha Berlin following his arrival in 2022, the club opted to send him out on loan spells to give him the minutes needed to develop.
Those spells—first at MŠK Žilina in Slovakia and then at FC Emmen in the Netherlands—provided the young striker with invaluable experience.
His most recent stint at Emmen proved especially fruitful. Over the course of the 2024–25 season, Nsona emerged as one of the club’s standout performers, scoring 13 goals and registering three assists across 39 appearances in all competitions.
His impact was instrumental in Emmen’s strong campaign, which saw them narrowly miss out on promotion. Known for his speed, movement, and composure in front of goal, Nsona often delivered in crucial moments, underlining his potential to thrive at higher levels of the game.
Though Emmen confirmed his return to Hertha Berlin at the end of the season, his performances had done enough to attract attention from clubs across Europe.
Casa Pia, a club competing in Portugal’s Primeira Liga, secured his signature in a move that offers the striker an opportunity to continue his upward trajectory in a new environment.
Nsona’s time in Germany may not have unfolded as originally hoped, but the club’s decision to loan him out has proven a wise one in hindsight.
The forward used the opportunity to grow both technically and mentally, adapting to new systems and cultures while refining his game. At 22, he now arrives in Portugal with meaningful experience under his belt and a renewed sense of confidence.
For the Congolese national setup, the move could also serve as a stepping stone. With consistent top-flight performances in Portugal, Nsona may strengthen his claim for regular international call-ups, adding depth to a promising generation of Congolese talent playing across Europe.
Casa Pia will be looking to Nsona to inject pace and attacking instinct into their frontline, and early signs point to a player eager to seize the challenge.
With the deal now completed, attention will quickly turn to pre-season preparations as the Lisbon-based club integrates its latest addition into the squad.
The move not only represents a new beginning for Nsona but also underlines his growing reputation as a forward with the ability to make a difference.
Having made the most of his previous loan spells, he now enters the Portuguese top tier ready to test himself once more—this time with a clear sense of direction and the momentum of a standout season behind him.
