Samuel Amo-Ameyaw will remain in France after Racing Club de Strasbourg finalised the permanent signing of the 18-year-old English-Ghanaian winger from Southampton.
The highly rated youngster has signed a long-term deal that will keep him at the Ligue 1 side until June 2029.
Amo-Ameyaw joined Strasbourg on loan in February 2025 during the closing hours of the winter transfer window.
In just a few short months, he made a strong impression with 10 appearances and two goals, quickly adapting to French football and earning the trust of manager Liam Rosenior.
Strasbourg, who finished seventh in Ligue 1 last season and secured a place in the UEFA Europa Conference League, have moved decisively to keep the talented winger as part of their plans.
The club’s strategy ahead of the 2025–26 season focuses not only on external reinforcements but also on retaining key performers already within the squad.
Amo-Ameyaw’s permanent signing is seen as a significant step in building a team capable of competing both domestically and in Europe.
The London-born player, who is eligible to represent both England and Ghana, quickly embraced life in Strasbourg.
His attacking flair, technical ability, and maturity on the pitch made him a standout during his loan spell.
Under Rosenior’s guidance, he found the right environment to grow, becoming an important figure in the team’s late-season run.
With his new contract in place, Amo-Ameyaw becomes just the second English player in the history of Strasbourg, following Simon Stainrod’s brief stint at the club in 1989.
His decision to stay reflects a growing trend among young British players choosing to pursue their development in continental Europe, where regular first-team football and tactical education are often more readily available.
For Southampton, the sale marks the end of a chapter with one of their most promising academy products. Though the terms of the transfer have not been made public, the Premier League side have opted to allow Amo-Ameyaw to continue his career abroad permanently rather than return to St Mary’s for the upcoming season.
Strasbourg, on the other hand, view the deal as a long-term investment. As they prepare for a challenging schedule that includes European competition, they see Amo-Ameyaw as a player with the potential to develop into a major asset both on and off the pitch. His contract until 2029 signals the club’s intent to build stability around young, high-potential talent.
For Amo-Ameyaw, the move presents an opportunity to play regular top-flight football, gain European experience, and take the next step in a promising career.
Whether representing England or Ghana in the future, he now has the platform to grow into a recognised name in European football.
The deal closes one door in England but opens a new chapter in France — one that could shape the trajectory of an exciting young talent on the rise.
