Cameroonian striker Jean Batoum is being strongly linked with a move from FC Ashdod to Polish side Cracovia, with the probability of a deal rated at 91% according to data from Transfermarkt.
The 23-year-old centre-forward, currently on the books of Israeli Ligat ha’Al outfit Ashdod, is understood to be on Cracovia’s radar as the Ekstraklasa club explore relatively low-cost attacking options. Batoum’s market value is listed at €350k, a figure that is seen as attractive for a player regarded as having room to develop further in European football.
No agreement has been confirmed between the clubs and there is no indication yet of the structure of any potential deal. With no contract expiry date publicly available for his stay at Ashdod, observers have also raised the possibility that his situation could evolve towards a free-agent scenario, though this remains speculative based on the limited contract information.
Batoum, born on 28 March 2002 in Édea, Cameroon, joined FC Ashdod from Dynamo Douala in August 2025 after a spell in his homeland that also included time at Colombe Sportive du Dja et Lobo. His rise through Cameroonian domestic football into Israel’s top flight has been reflected in his most recent market valuation update in December 2025, when Transfermarkt set his worth at €350k.
A right-footed centre-forward standing at 1.84m, Batoum has been deployed through the middle for Ashdod, offering a physical presence at the top end of the pitch. While detailed match-by-match statistics are not provided in the current data, his performances in Ligat ha’Al have been sufficient to draw attention from Poland’s top division as Cracovia consider ways to bolster their front line.
If the move does materialise, a switch from Israel to the Ekstraklasa would mark a significant next step in Batoum’s career, providing a new platform in European football to test his potential and reshape his reputation beyond the Cameroonian and Israeli leagues.
