Cameroon forward Franck Magri completes Al Gharafa move after Toulouse departure

Cameroonian international Franck Magri has officially completed his move to Qatari top-flight side Al-Gharafa, bringing his spell with French club Toulouse FC to an end.

The 26-year-old forward was available as a free agent after parting ways with Toulouse during the summer transfer window, giving him the opportunity to consider several options for the next stage of his career.

After weighing up his possibilities, Magri has opted for a move to Qatar, where he will continue his career in the Qatar Stars League. The Cameroonian striker has signed a two-year contract with Al-Gharafa that will keep him at the club until 2028.

The move represents a new experience for Magri, who will be playing outside France for the first time in his senior career. He has spent the majority of his professional career in the French football system, developing through spells with several clubs before establishing himself at Toulouse.

Magri began his senior career with Angers before moving on to Bastia, where he continued to gain valuable experience and develop as an attacking player. His performances eventually earned him a move to Toulouse, where he featured at the highest level of French football and continued to attract attention with his physical presence and attacking qualities.

His departure from Toulouse now brings an end to that chapter of his career, with the Cameroon international choosing the Middle East as his next destination.

At Al-Gharafa, Magri will be expected to provide additional attacking options and contribute goals as the club competes in the Qatar Stars League. His ability to operate in the attacking areas and his experience in competitive European football could make him an important addition to the squad.

The move also gives Magri the opportunity to experience a different footballing environment and test himself in a league that has continued to attract international players in recent years.

For the Cameroonian international, the immediate objective will be to adapt quickly to his new surroundings, build an understanding with his teammates and make a strong start to his time in Qatar.

Magri will now be looking to make his mark in the Al-Gharafa colours and help the club compete for success in the upcoming campaign, while also continuing his development at international level with Cameroon.

His move to Al-Gharafa marks the beginning of a fresh chapter in a career that has so far been built largely around French football, with the 26-year-old now ready to embrace a new challenge in the Qatar Stars League.