African football news: Nantes confirm Adam Litschgi move as Malick Diop joins NK Kustosija Zagreb
10:20 – FC Nantes confirm Adam Litschgi transfer
FC Nantes have confirmed the signing of 16-year-old attacking midfielder Adam Litschgi, who will join the club in the summer of 2027 and become part of their U19 Nationaux squad.
The French player, who has Algerian and Senegalese heritage, was born in 2010 and will remain with Olympique Rovenain until the end of the current season. He will continue his development with the club’s U17 Nationaux team before moving to Nantes.
The transfer was announced on the FC Nantes academy’s Instagram account.
10:05 – Malick Diop joins NK Kustosija Zagreb
NK Kustosija Zagreb have announced the signing of Senegalese central midfielder Malick Diop.
The club confirmed on Instagram that Diop had joined as a free agent. The former Amitie FC academy player had been without a club since 1 July 2026, when he left USL Dunkerque.
The 75,000-euro valuation placed on the player was also reported.
09:50 – Bursaspor open to Kelechi Iheanacho departure
Bursaspor president Enes Celik has discussed Kelechi Iheanacho’s future in an interview with Gol TV.
Celik described the 30-year-old striker as an important member of his squad but acknowledged that the Turkish club would be prepared to consider his departure if a specified condition were met.
Iheanacho moved to Turkey during the last summer transfer window and is under contract with Bursaspor until 30 June 2029. His market value is estimated at 2.8m euros.
He has scored 16 goals and provided three assists in 13 matches this season.
09:35 – Fady Khatir appoints Ainkad Consulting
French-Moroccan left-back Fady Khatir has entrusted Ainkad Consulting with managing his interests.
The agency announced the agreement on its Instagram account. The 30-year-old, who has previously played for Istres FC and Dijon, is currently without a club.
His market value is estimated at 200,000 euros.
09:23 – David Zadi Makonda signs for Royal Antwerp
Belgian midfielder David Zadi Makonda, who is of Ivorian origin, has left PSV Eindhoven to join Royal Antwerp.
The 17-year-old, who was developed by PSV Eindhoven, will join Royal Antwerp’s U18 team. He confirmed the move himself by posting photographs in his new club colours on Instagram.
