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Joseph Opoku Joins Swansea City
As reported by Footy-Africa, Joseph Opoku is set to sign a four-year contract with Swansea City, with an additional year option based on his performance. After successfully completing his medical examination and finalizing the necessary administrative processes following his departure from Zulte Waregem, the 20-year-old is eagerly awaiting the official announcement of his transfer.
The agreement between the Welsh club and the Belgian team amounts to €6.5 million, complemented by bonuses and a percentage of any future sale. This amount could increase by an additional €500,000 if Swansea is promoted to the Premier League and if the player gets called up to the Ghana national team. Despite interest from various European clubs such as Hull City, Genoa, and Real Sociedad, the Ghanaian U20 international has ultimately chosen Swansea, where he will join the pre-season training camp immediately after the official announcement.
Other Key Transfers in African Football
Getafe has also secured the services of Mady Macalou, the Spanish-Malian midfielder who has signed a contract with the Madrid club until 2030. The 19-year-old is already participating in first-team training in preparation for the upcoming La Liga season.
In addition, Mikayil Faye, a 22-year-old defender, will continue his career in Germany after being loaned to 1. FC Nuremberg from Stade Rennais for a season, with an option to buy. After a limited playing time in Serie A with Cremonese last season, the Senegalese international hopes to regain his form in his new environment.
Meanwhile, St. Mirren has reached an agreement to sign 21-year-old Hakim Sulemana, with confirmation expected after his medical examination scheduled within the next 24 hours, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. The young Ghanaian, who previously played at the Right to Dream Academy and Olympique Lyonnais, is looking to make his mark after a loan spell in Denmark.
Chadrac Akolo, after a brief stint in the Vietnamese league, is on the verge of discovering Chinese football with Beijing Guoan, following in the footsteps of his compatriot Cédric Bakambu, who joined the same team in 2018. This free transfer allows the Congolese international to face new challenges in both the national championship and the prestigious Asian Champions League.
In Morocco, former Olympique Dcheira playmaker Ayoub Benaadi has signed with Hassania Agadir for one season, with an option for an additional year. At 33, Benaadi has requested that the club wait until the conclusion of a crucial playoff match for his former team before finalizing his contract.
Meanwhile, Kévin Mayi is making a return to Chamois Niortais at the age of 33. Having previously played there during the 2013/14 season, the Gabonese international is set to contribute to the club's rebuilding project after gaining experience in Ligue 1 and abroad in countries like the Netherlands, Turkey, and Bulgaria.
Cádiz is also in pursuit of Ousseynou Diao, who is a free agent after leaving Juventud Torremolinos CF. The Spanish club is eager to bolster its squad during the transfer window and has accelerated negotiations to bring the Hispano-Senegalese forward back to Cádiz, where he previously played in the youth ranks before moving to Real Betis in 2024.
In another significant move, Modou Lamin Marong is set to join Hungarian champions ETO FC Győr from Slovakian club STK Šamorín. The Gambian forward is expected to sign a three-year contract after a successful season in Slovakia, where he scored 10 goals in 27 league matches.
Finally, Clayton Diandy is officially transferring from Aris Salonique to Al Diraiyah FC for €4.6 million, marking his continued professional adventure in Saudi Arabia. The Senegalese U20 international had a successful loan spell at Al Diraiyah last season.
Additionally, AS Monaco has secured the signatures of promising Guinean brothers, Billal and Mohammed Sylla, further bolstering their youth development initiatives.
As reported by africafoot.com.
