According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Westerlo has signed Ibrahim Fofana from the French second division club Amiens. The Ivorian youth international was given a four-year contract and was a regular starter for several seasons. For Amiens, Fofana made 66 appearances, scored one goal, and provided two assists.

Westerlo has reached an agreement with Amiens for the transfer of 22-year-old Ivorian defensive midfielder Ibrahim Fofana. Over the past two seasons for the French club, Fofana played 57 matches in Ligue 2, scoring one goal and providing two assists. His contract with Amiens was due to expire on June 30, 2027, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €3.00m. Fofana has also been capped three times by the Ivory Coast U23 team.