Speculation surrounding Franck Atsama’s potential move to Portugal has been temporarily halted, with negotiations hitting a stand-by.Initially poised for a transfer to Victoria Guimaraes in the Portuguese top-flight league, the Cameroonian defender’s anticipated switch failed to materialize despite promising discussions following his impressive display at the Francophone Games.
Victoria Guimaraes, keen on securing Atsama’s services, had reached an agreement with the player.
However, they encountered resistance from Bamboutos de Mbouda, Atsama’s current club, who were reluctant to part ways with their prized defender.
According to sources close to Africafoot, the proposed transfer fee offered by Victoria Guimaraes fell significantly short of Bamboutos de Mbouda’s valuation of Atsama.
The Cameroonian club reportedly demanded a minimum of €150,000 to sanction the departure of the talented international.
Despite the setback, Victoria Guimaraes remains interested in Atsama and is expected to reignite their pursuit once the transfer window reopens.
Meanwhile, Atsama, who has represented Cameroon at various levels including U20, U23, and the senior team, will continue to ply his trade with Bamboutos de Mbouda for the remainder of the season.
The 20-year-old defender’s future remains uncertain as both clubs navigate the complexities of negotiations.
Fans eagerly await further developments in the saga, with hopes that an agreement can be reached between the parties involved to facilitate Atsama’s potential move to Portugal in the near future.
