Vincent Aboubakar, the Cameroonian international and former Valenciennes striker, has made a move from the north of France to Brittany, signing a three-year contract with Lorient. The announcement was made by Africa Top Sports.
Aboubakar, who scored two goals during the previous season with Valenciennes, expressed his excitement about joining Lorient. He mentioned that he was drawn to the club’s playing style and the vision presented by Lorient’s coach, Christian Gourcuff. Aboubakar looks forward to working with talented players at Lorient and aims to contribute to the team’s progress.
Christian Gourcuff, the coach of Lorient, also expressed confidence in Aboubakar’s abilities. He acknowledged being aware of Aboubakar’s qualities, having faced him when he played for Valenciennes. Gourcuff anticipates that Aboubakar will find a favorable context in Lorient to continue progressing as a player.
The move to Lorient represents a new chapter in Vincent Aboubakar’s career, and both the player and the coach seem optimistic about the potential for success and development in their collaboration.