Cameroonian central defender Franck Atsama is reportedly on the verge of securing a move to Portugal’s top-flight football league. The Bamboutos FC stalwart is said to be in advanced negotiations with Primeira Liga club Vitória SC Guimarães, as both parties seek to finalize the deal before the imminent closure of the winter transfer window.
With just five days remaining before the transfer window shuts across several European championships, Vitória SC Guimarães is actively pursuing reinforcements.
The Portuguese club has set its sights on Atsama, recognizing his defensive prowess and potential contribution to their squad.
Sources suggest that Vitória SC Guimarães has successfully negotiated with Bamboutos FC de Mbouda, Atsama’s current club in the Cameroonian first division.
The impending deal is expected to see Atsama committing to a 3.5-year contract, keeping him with the Portuguese side until June 2027.
The Cameroonian international is slated to arrive in Portugal in the coming days to undergo medical examinations and formalize the contractual agreement.
His absence from Cameroon’s Elite One, resuming in mid-February, seems inevitable.
Franck Atsama, notable for his captaincy during the Indomitable Lions U20’s victory in the 2023 Francophonie Games, had previously featured in the pre-list of players for the AFCON 2023.
However, recent reports indicate his absence among the 27 players who traveled to Ivory Coast for the prestigious tournament.
Football enthusiasts await official confirmation of Franck Atsama’s move to Portugal, which could mark a significant chapter in the talented defender’s burgeoning career on the international stage.
