The Cameroonian striker, bids farewell to the Cameroonian championship, embarking on a new footballing chapter with Algeria’s Union Sportive de la Médina d’Alger (USM Algiers). The 24-year-old football talent recently formalized a significant transfer agreement, signing a lucrative two-and-a-half-year contract with the esteemed Algiers club.
The announcement of Ateba’s departure was articulated through a press release from Dynamo FC de Douala, where the player had been showcasing his prowess.
The statement from Dynamo FC de Douala expressed, “Dynamo Club de Douala is pleased to announce to the national and international sports press and the public that its striker, Cameroonian international Leonel Ateba, who played 703 minutes this season in Elite One with 7 goals, will sign a 2 and a half year contract with the Union Sportive de la Médina d’Alger (USM Alger), a club in the Algerian 1st division football championship.
Dynamo Club de Douala hereby wishes good luck to its now ex-striker in this new professional adventure.”
The confirmation of Ateba’s signing by USM Algiers came in the night from Wednesday to Thursday. The Cameroonian striker underwent thorough medical examinations to ensure his peak physical condition.
USM Algiers reportedly secured Ateba’s services for a fee in the vicinity of 300,000 euros. As the newest addition to USM Algiers, Leonel Ateba is poised to vie for the pivotal center-forward position, adding depth to the team’s attacking options alongside top scorer Ismail Belkacemi, who has notched up 4 goals in 12 matches.
It is noteworthy that Leonel Ateba was a part of the Cameroonian squad that participated in the recent AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast, bringing international experience to his new role with USM Algiers.
Football enthusiasts eagerly await Ateba’s contributions to the Algerian football landscape as he embraces this fresh professional challenge.
