Ivory Coast's Fofana Signs Long-Term Deal with Al Nassr from Lens

Seko Fofana joins Al Nassr in Saudi Pro League until 2026.

In a significant transfer move, Seko Fofana has officially joined Saudi Pro League side, Al Nassr, after leaving RC Lens of Ligue 1. The talented midfielder has signed a contract that will keep him at Al Nassr until 2026. While the financial details of the transfer have not been disclosed, it is estimated to be around $28.10 million, according to reports from French media. Al Nassr took to their official Twitter account to announce the signing and extend their well wishes to Fofana.

Fofana, who is 28 years old, made a significant impact during his time at Lens. Since joining the club in 2020, he has scored an impressive 21 goals and provided 11 assists in 112 appearances. His contributions played a vital role in securing Lens' place in the French top flight. Arnaud Pouille, Lens' Managing Director, commended Fofana for his dedication to the club's growth, stating, "Seko arrived when the club was freshly promoted with this ambition to help it regain its influence and the continental scene. Everyone at the club says thank you and shows their respect for what has been achieved."

Fofana's move to Al Nassr adds to the growing list of European players joining the Saudi Pro League club. He will be joining the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcelo Brozovic, Ghislain Konan, and David Ospina. It is worth noting that Al Nassr had recently faced a ban on registering new players due to outstanding debts. However, FIFA confirmed that the ban would be lifted once the club settled a sum of 460,000 euros ($516,948) owed to Leicester City for the signing of Nigerian attacker, Ahmed Musa.

With the addition of Fofana, it appears that Al Nassr has resolved their financial issues and is strengthening their squad for the upcoming season. The Ivorian midfielder's signing will undoubtedly bolster the team as they aim to compete for top honors in their league. Al Nassr is determined to make a mark and continue attracting talented players from Europe.