Auxerre Transfer News: Ahamada Deal Close?

The first part of the season did not live up to AJ Auxerre’s expectations. Penultimate in Ligue 1, tied on points with FC Metz (18th), the Burgundian club is preparing to add reinforcements with the arrival of Naouirou Ahamada. Lacking playing time at Crystal Palace, this 23-year-old defensive midfielder arrived in Yonne after an agreement was reached with the English club for a permanent transfer six months before the end of his contract in England.

He must restart

According to our information, Palace has agreed to let him free for a percentage on resale. He should sign his contract this Tuesday, January 6. The opportunity for the former Stuttgart player to relaunch himself after complicated last months and for Auxerre to count on one more player to re-oxygenate the group.

Last season, Naouirou Ahamada, then on loan at Stade Rennais, had an almost blank season, playing only five short matches in all competitions.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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