Transfer window: Phanuel Kemogne signs his first professional contract with Levante

Phanuel Kemogne is set to discover European football next season. The 19-year-old Cameroonian centre-back has officially signed with Levante after successfully completing his medical on Monday, August 10, 2026. This marks his very first professional contract with a Spanish club.

This signing marks a new chapter in Phanuel Kemogne's journey. After being developed and brought to light in Cameroon at SIM’S Academy Bafoussam, the 19-year-old centre-back will now continue his progression in Spain. He has officially penned his first professional contract with Levante this Monday, August 10, 2026, after passing his medical. The Spanish club is thus betting on a young Cameroonian talent, aiming to nurture his development at the highest level of European football.

Breakthrough performances in Cameroon

Trained at SIM’S Academy Bafoussam, Kemogne gradually made a name for himself on the local scene thanks to his defensive prowess. His physical presence, impact in duels, and dominance in the air particularly caught the eye during several scouting tournaments in Cameroon. He stood out at the Boulema Raising Cup, where his performances earned him recognition as one of the best defenders of the competition.

A Cameroon U20 international, the young player also boasts a technical profile appreciated by scouts. Despite his youth, he demonstrates notable maturity in his positioning and ability to play out from the back with composure. These qualities have drawn the attention of several European clubs.

Before joining Levante, his name had notably been linked with Olympique Lyonnais and Valencia. Such interest already testified to the defender's rapid progress, as he now leaves Cameroon to further his development in Spanish football.

SIM’S Academy once again in the spotlight

This signing is above all a recognition of the work done by SIM’S Academy Bafoussam, which continues to nurture young talents seeking their chance in Europe. For Kemogne, the challenge now shifts: adapting to a new environment, improving alongside Spanish football, and gradually climbing the ranks toward the elite level.

The Cameroonian now embarks on a new chapter with Levante, aiming to turn this first professional contract into a real springboard for the rest of his career.

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