Ambroise Oyongo Finally Joins Montreal Impact After Lengthy Transfer Saga
A major source of relief for Ambroise Oyongo and Montreal Impact fans: the Cameroonian left-back has finally arrived in Canada, nearly four months after his controversial and unwilling transfer from the New York Red Bulls to Montreal.
According to L’Équipe, Oyongo touched down in Montreal this Friday after securing his visa and immediately participated in his first training session with his new team.
“I had to sort out my contract issues,” Oyongo explained. “It wasn’t easy to get here. But today I’m here. The club needs me. I’m going to give everything I can to make up for lost time.”
Oyongo’s move had been complicated by a contractual dispute involving the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) and Major League Soccer (MLS). The confusion delayed his transfer and left the player sidelined, unable to join his new team.
Now that the off-field drama is behind him, Oyongo faces a new challenge: helping Montreal Impact, currently bottom of the Eastern Conference, climb out of their slump. The 24-year-old will bring valuable pace and defensive stability to a struggling squad eager for reinforcements.
His arrival could mark a turning point in the club’s difficult start to the season.
