Cameroonian international, Karl Toko Ekambi is bidding farewell to Olympique Lyonnais. He is reportedly poised to make a move to the prestigious Abha Club in the highly competitive Saudi first division. A €1.7 million deal has been agreed upon.
Ekambi’s departure from Lyon is set to leave a significant void in their attacking lineup.
Lyon has had Toko Ekambi, 30, since 2018, and the club has seen him score a good number of goals. He plays as a versatile forward who can play on the wing or as a striker.
Abha, a newly promoted club, aims to make a splash in the Saudi first division. They will consider Toko Ekambi a key signing, and they will expect him to score goals and help the team challenge for a top-four finish.
Lyon will be dealt a blow by Ekambi’s departure, but they have a number of talented young forwards coming through the ranks. They hope that one of these players can step up and fill Toko Ekambi’s absence.
Devis Epassy will be joined by Ekambi at Abha. Epassy plays as one of the main goalkeepers for the Indomitable Lions and has also played for Lyon.
The move by Ekambi marks yet another significant addition to the star-studded roster of the Saudi First Division.
Recent months have seen a flurry of activity in the football transfer market, stunning everyone.
Some of the biggest names in the sport are attracted to the Saudi Arabian League, which has emerged as a hotbed for talent. Sadio Mane, Odion Ighalo, Matheus Pereira, and Anderson Talisca have all made their way to the Kingdom, seeking new challenges and opportunities. They are notable players.
Undoubtedly, these high-profile transfers have shaken up the football landscape, leaving fans and pundits eagerly anticipating the impact these stars will have on the Saudi Arabian league.
