Kawsu Darboe: Gambian midfielder seals free transfer from Sterparo to Formia in Italy

Gambian central midfielder Kawsu Darboe has completed a free transfer from Sterparo to Italian side Formia, with his new contract running from 2026-07-02 to 2026-07-02. The deal, confirmed between the two Italian clubs, sees the 29-year-old swap one Italian outfit for another, remaining in the same country but changing colours as he continues his career abroad.

Darboe’s move comes with no transfer fee involved, officially listed as a free transfer, and with no market value recorded for the player at the time of the switch. The central midfielder, who operates primarily in the heart of midfield and favours his right foot, becomes a confirmed member of Formia’s squad, having been registered with the club as his current team.

Born in Banjul and holding Gambian nationality, Darboe has built his professional life away from his home country, most recently representing Sterparo. Both Sterparo and Formia are competing in an Italian setup listed as N/A in league designation, underlining that the step is more lateral in terms of structure but potentially significant in terms of opportunity and visibility within Italian football.

The transfer also means Darboe continues to ply his trade outside The Gambia, extending his spell as a Gambian export in Europe. With his new deal officially in place from 2026-07-02, there is no indication in the available data of any immediate free-agent status following this signing; his contract situation beyond the listed expiry is not detailed, leaving open the longer-term picture after 2026-07-02.

At 1.78m tall and with experience as a central midfielder, Darboe is expected to add balance, energy and control in the middle of the park for Formia. His player profile lists him specifically as a “Midfield – Central Midfield” option, suggesting the club sees him as a straightforward fit for a central role rather than a utility option across several positions.

Previous club data confirm Sterparo as his last team before the move, within a league environment similarly recorded as N/A. No additional historical club list, seasonal appearance data or statistical breakdowns are provided in the current dataset, and there are no recorded individual match details such as opponents, dates, scorelines or performances from which to draw a recent form line.

The absence of registered market value and detailed performance metrics means the transfer is framed more around structural and biographical facts than financial significance. Nonetheless, for Darboe, who turned 29 according to his date of birth of 05 Mar 1997, the confirmed switch to Formia represents a fresh chapter at a key stage of his career, one that could yet determine his long-term standing both in Italian football and in the eyes of supporters back in The Gambia.