Seko Fofana is on a mission. This winter, the midfielder is playing in the African Cup of Nations at home in Ivory Coast. Expected by a whole population who hope to see him lift the cup on February 11, the former Udinese player has already responded during the first two days. Against Guinea-Bissau on January 13, he was simply sparkling. The 28-year-old assumed his status as leader, he who was technically clean and fair in the game. Author of a goal, he made a good copy and he launched his CAN perfectly (2-0). Yesterday, his country fell against Nigeria on the second day in Group A (0-1).
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Despite this, Fofana created several chances and was one of the most dangerous. It was not enough for the Elephants to win. The midfielder and his team plan to rectify the situation on Monday against Equatorial Guinea on the last day. At the same time, the Paris native is experiencing a very particular situation since his transfer window takes an unexpected turn. Deemed untransferable by his club, who refused an approach from Al-Rayyan and who reminded him that he was a key element of the group two weeks ago, he finally learned that the door was open during this month of January.
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Despite his many qualities and his good performances (16 matches in all competitions), Al-Nassr has changed his mind and is looking at the offers. Second in the Saudi Pro League with 46 points, his club must make some adjustments within its squad to win the title. The idea is therefore to reinstate David Ospina. Injured, the Colombian will return to competition. To respect the quota of foreign players (8 per team), Al-Nassr must therefore part with one element. The Saudi team has therefore decided to open the door to the departure of the former Lens player. Other sources have told us that Al-Nassr wishes to recruit Casemiro (Manchester United) at the request of Cristiano Ronaldo.
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The Brazilian is interested in this new challenge, we were told. Either way, parting ways with Seko Fofana was a complicated decision for Luis Castro and his club. Recruited for around €20 million, the defensive midfielder could make a new start. And there is no shortage of suitors, especially in the SPL. According to our information, Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq reached a verbal agreement for the six-month loan without purchase option from Fofana. Steven Gerrard’s club, which has just seen the Englishman Jordan Henderson sign for Ajax Amsterdam, has made it a priority. But he is not the only one. Al-Shabab, where José Mourinho is announced, is also in the mix like other SPL clubs. Things are happening behind the scenes for the much-courted Seko Fofana!
Pub. 01/19/2024 12:06 Updated 01/19/2024 12:52
2024-01-19 11:06:17
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