Young Ivorian Victorien Angban set for Ligue 1 debut with Bastia
Victorien Angban, a 17-year-old Ivorian midfielder currently playing in Chelsea’s youth setup, is poised to take a major step in his fledgling career by joining French Ligue 1 side Bastia.
Though still unknown to many, Angban’s potential has caught the eye of Bastia’s management, led by Claude Makelele, who is reportedly eager to offer the young talent a platform to develop and gain valuable first-team experience.
According to a close family source, negotiations are well advanced, with only minor details remaining before the transfer is finalised. “Everything is being done to allow him to join the Bastia squad,” said the source. “The club is willing to give him a chance to gain experience in the French Ligue 1.”
The move would mark Angban’s first professional step outside Chelsea’s youth ranks and his debut in senior professional football — a crucial phase for any young player aiming to break through.
This opportunity promises to provide the promising attacking midfielder with exposure to a highly competitive European league and the chance to further his development under the guidance of Makelele, himself a former top-level player.
For Angban, this upcoming season could well be the launchpad that propels him into the spotlight of professional football. Bastia, meanwhile, hope to benefit from nurturing a raw talent with the potential to make a lasting impact in Ligue 1.
