Senegalese goalkeeper Ousmane Ba has officially left FC Metz after the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2024–2025 season.
The 21-year-old will not be offered an extension, bringing his time with the Ligue 2 side to a close.
Ba, who began his career at the renowned Senegalese academy Génération Foot, arrived at Metz as part of the longstanding partnership between the two clubs.
His transition to European football saw him integrate into the Metz system, where he progressed through the ranks before making his first-team debut in the 2022–2023 campaign.
During that season, Ba featured in four matches for Metz’s senior squad, offering a glimpse of his potential between the posts. Despite these early opportunities, he struggled to secure a consistent starting role, which led to a series of loan spells aimed at providing him with regular game time and further development.
The following season, Ba joined SO Cholet on loan, gaining valuable minutes and experience in a competitive environment. In a continued effort to accelerate his growth, Metz arranged another loan for the 2024–2025 season—this time to RFC Seraing, a Belgian second-division side competing in the Challenge Pro League.
At Seraing, Ba served primarily as a backup to first-choice goalkeeper Lucas Margueron. While his time on the pitch was limited, he made five official appearances throughout the season. Though these outings were sporadic, they allowed him to maintain match readiness and remain in the professional spotlight.
With his contract at Metz reaching its conclusion and the club opting not to extend his stay, Ba is now a free agent. His availability opens the door for a move to a new club as he seeks to reignite his career and secure more regular playing time.
Ba’s departure marks the end of a chapter that began with promise and potential. His initial arrival from Génération Foot highlighted Metz’s ongoing commitment to nurturing African talent through its developmental alliance with the Dakar-based academy.
While Ba did not fully establish himself as a mainstay in Metz’s senior squad, his journey through loans and cross-border experience has broadened his exposure to different styles of play.
Now unattached, Ba is free to negotiate with any club interested in his services. His status as a young, internationally trained goalkeeper may appeal to clubs in need of squad depth or seeking to invest in long-term potential.
FC Metz, meanwhile, continues to reshape its roster ahead of the upcoming season. Ba’s exit is part of a broader strategy as the club reassesses its options and makes adjustments in preparation for future campaigns.
As the summer transfer window progresses, attention will now turn to where Ba lands next. For the Senegalese shot-stopper, the coming months represent a pivotal moment—one that could determine the next stage of his professional journey in European football.
