Denis Bouanga is being linked with a move from Los Angeles FC to Brazilian side Fluminense, with the Gabon and France international reportedly emerging as a target for the Rio de Janeiro club.
The 31-year-old left winger, currently valued at €8.00m on Transfermarkt, is the subject of transfer speculation suggesting Fluminense could look to prise him away from MLS. The rumour, recorded on 3 February 2026, lists the likelihood of the deal only as “?”, underlining that talks – if any – remain at an early and uncertain stage.
Bouanga’s contractual situation at LAFC is not specified in the available data, which leaves open the possibility that he could become a free agent or move for a fee, depending on the details of his agreement in the United States. LAFC signed him from AS Saint-Étienne in August 2022, and he has since been a prominent attacking option in Major League Soccer, operating mainly on the left but preferring his right foot.
Born on 11 November 1994 in Le Mans and standing 1.80m tall, Bouanga has built a career across several leagues before heading to MLS. He progressed through French football with AS Mulsanne-Teloché, FC Lorient (and Lorient B), loan spells at RC Strasbourg and Tours, then moved on to Nîmes Olympique and Saint-Étienne in Ligue 1 before crossing the Atlantic to LAFC. His market value has fluctuated over the years, peaking at around €12m during his time at Saint-Étienne and more recently stabilising at €8–10m with LAFC.
Having represented both Gabon and France at various points in his career profile, and listed with dual nationality, Bouanga’s mix of European and international experience could appeal to Fluminense as they look to strengthen for Série A. If a switch to Rio were to materialise, it would mark a return to a more traditional footballing hotbed and could define the later stages of his career, offering a fresh platform to enhance his reputation in South American football.
