Servette FC sign Beninese-born striker Florian Ayé on four-year deal

Servette FC have completed the signing of Florian Ayé from AJ Auxerre, securing the services of the 28-year-old forward on a four-year contract.

The Beninese-born striker, who played a pivotal role in Auxerre’s promotion to Ligue 1, leaves his boyhood club to embark on a new chapter in the Swiss Super League.

Ayé will wear the number 97 shirt for last season’s runners-up and is expected to add both experience and attacking prowess to the squad.

Ayé’s career has taken him from his early professional years at Clermont Foot to a stint in Italy, before returning to France to spearhead Auxerre’s push for top-flight football.

His standout season came in Ligue 2, where under Christophe Pélissier’s guidance he scored 10 goals and registered 5 assists in 35 matches, becoming an indispensable figure in the team’s title-winning campaign.

However, his time in Ligue 1 proved more challenging. Opportunities in the starting XI became limited, and a reduction in playing time ultimately influenced his decision to seek a move abroad.

Servette’s ambitious project and strong domestic form presented an attractive destination, offering him the chance to reignite his scoring form while competing for silverware.

Servette, who finished second in Switzerland’s top division last term, will look to Ayé to bolster their attacking options as they prepare for both domestic competition and potential European fixtures. His arrival is seen as a strategic move to enhance the club’s firepower and maintain their challenge at the top of the table.

According to data from Transfermarkt, Ayé’s current market value is estimated at €1.2 million, reflecting his proven ability in front of goal and his wealth of professional experience.

For Ayé, the transfer marks not only a change of scenery but also a fresh opportunity to re-establish himself as a consistent goal threat. For Servette, it is the addition of a battle-tested striker with the versatility, physicality, and composure needed to make an immediate impact.