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Himad Abdelli’s anticipated summer transfer has been temporarily derailed after the Angers captain underwent surgery for a hernia that will keep him sidelined for at least three weeks. The Algerian international, who has attracted interest from clubs in Italy and England following a standout campaign in Ligue 1, confirmed the operation via social media on […]
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Angers SCO midfielder Himad Abdelli has undergone successful surgery on a persistent back injury, sidelining the Algerian international for an estimated three weeks. Despite the short-term setback, the 25-year-old remains the subject of strong interest from several European clubs during the summer transfer window. The operation was carried out to address a lingering hernia issue […]
Jean-Eudes Aholou has officially ended his stint with Angers SCO after just one season, following the mutual termination of his contract with the Ligue 1 club. The 31-year-old Ivorian midfielder, who joined Angers on a free transfer from Strasbourg last summer, had initially signed a deal running until June 2026. However, on Tuesday, the club […]
Rayan Aït-Nouri is on the verge of completing a high-profile move to Manchester City, with the Premier League giants finalising the deal in a transfer worth approximately €11.5 million. The transfer is also set to benefit his former club Angers SCO, who are entitled to a sell-on clause that will see them receive a share […]
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Angers SCO has confirmed that forward Bamba Dieng will return to FC Lorient following the conclusion of his loan spell, drawing a close to his brief but impactful stint at the club. The announcement was made during a press conference on Wednesday, during which Angers officials outlined plans for the upcoming season and confirmed the […]
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Senegalese footballer Ibrahima Niane has been suspended from professional football for two years after testing positive for banned substances, the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) confirmed. The 26-year-old Angers SCO forward was found to have ecstasy and MDMA in his system, substances classified as psychotropic drugs and strictly prohibited under anti-doping regulations. The decision comes at […]
Senegalese international Ibrahima Niane has been suspended from playing football in France for two years. This comes after the Angers SCO tested positive for ecstasy and MDMA, all banned drugs by the football association. According to information gathered from L’Équipe, the decision was made on the 31st of March after the forward was unable to […]
Himad Abdelli has emerged as a sought-after name ahead of the summer transfer window, but the Algerian international insists he remains committed to Angers for now. Speaking to Ouest-France, the 25-year-old midfielder expressed a measured and loyal stance amid growing speculation about his future. “We will see with the president if there are requests that […]
Burkina Faso international Hervé Koffi is poised to leave RC Lens this summer, with Ligue 1 sides Metz and Angers already showing strong interest in securing the goalkeeper’s services ahead of the upcoming transfer window. Koffi, 27, has grown increasingly frustrated by a lack of first-team opportunities at Lens, where he has been largely restricted […]
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Algerian international Himed Abdelli is poised to leave SCO Angers at the end of the season, with his departure now seen as a near-certainty following a key agreement struck last summer. The 25-year-old midfielder, who has been instrumental in Angers’ successful bid to remain in Ligue 1, is expected to activate a release clause that […]
