Winter transfer window: spotlight on Ligue 1’s new African signings

Ligue 1 has welcomed a fresh wave of African talent during the latest transfer window. Six new African signings are ready to make their mark in France’s top flight.

Simon Adingra

The left winger has joined AS Monaco on loan from Sunderland for a fee of 1 million euros. Before arriving in the Principality, Simon Adingra featured in 14 Premier League matches, notching just one goal and a single assist.

Tochukwu Nnadi

The Nigerian defensive midfielder was snapped up by Olympique de Marseille for 6 million euros from Zulte Waregem. During the first half of the season, he took part in 18 Jupiler League matches, registering just one assist.

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Amadou Haidara

The Malian midfielder has joined RC Lens for a fee of 2 million euros from Leipzig. Having fallen out of favour at the German club, he hasn’t made a single appearance so far in the 2025-2026 season.

David Datro Fofana

The Ivorian striker has moved to RC Strasbourg Alsace on loan from Chelsea. In the first half of the season, he played for Turkish side Karagümrük, scoring 8 goals in 15 appearances.

Yassir Zabiri

The Moroccan prodigy was signed by Stade Rennais for 10 million euros. He netted 4 goals in 14 matches for Portuguese outfit Famalicão during the first half of the campaign.

Ali Youssif

The Libyan centre-back was recruited by FC Nantes for a fee of 500,000 euros. He has 14 appearances and two goals to his name so far in the 2025-2026 season.

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.

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