Mercato: Axel Kayombo set to play in the Champions League

Axel Kayombo, the Congolese U-20 international, is about to experience top-level football starting from next season.

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According to the Austrian press, he is set to join Sturm Graz, a club that has already secured its spot in the next edition of the UEFA Champions League.

As reported by the newspaper kleinezeitung, both parties have agreed on all terms of the contract, which will be officially signed next week.

The Austrian Bundesliga has always been an excellent springboard for African players. Two former Liverpool stars, Senegal's Sadio Mané and Guinea's Naby Keita, made their mark thanks to their time at Red Bull Salzburg.

What should you know about Axel Kayombo?

At just 19 years old, the Congolese prodigy developed his skills in Switzerland with Servette and Basel, before being loaned out last summer transfer window to Stade-Lausanne.

The young right winger featured in 30 matches during the 2024-2025 season, tallying 10 goals and providing 4 assists.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.