2023-07-15 20:15:39
Brugge defender Abakar Sylla officially signed up with Strasbourg on Saturday. An operation estimated at 20 million euros, the most expensive recruit in the history of the club.
Ivorian international defender Abakar Sylla has signed up with Strasbourg for the next five seasons, until 2028, from Bruges (Belgian first division), the Alsatian club announced on Saturday.
A 20 million operation
Profile identified by the recruitment unit for a few months, validated by the new coach Patrick Vieira, Abakar Sylla, 20 years old (five selections), occupies the position of central defender and will be required to replace the vice-captain of Racing Alexander Djiku, left in Fenerbahçe (Turkish first division). The amount of the transfer was not specified. According to several local media, it would amount to 20 million euros, which would make it the biggest transfer in the history of the Alsatian club, double that of Habib Diallo bought from FC Metz in 2020, a previous record.
Sylla (1.88m), professional since 2021, played 26 games and scored a goal with Bruges last season, a club with which he played six Champions League games and scored a goal against Leverkusen.
Go directly to the course
“His arrival is part of our tradition of investing in talented young players with high potential,” noted Racing President Marc Keller. “Abakar will find ideal conditions in Strasbourg to confirm his qualities and continue his progress. He is an excellent element, which we have already been following for two years. .” Present on Saturday at La Meinau to pass his medical examination and initial his new contract, Abakar Sylla left in stride to join his new teammates, on internship in Austria until July 24.
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