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Ibrahima Ba Transfer from Famalicão to Strasbourg
Ibrahima Ba's transfer to Racing Club de Strasbourg failed after the medical examination, as the club decided not to proceed due to the risk. A diagnosis from a Portuguese doctor indicated there is no inflammation or aftereffect from an operation, but there is a slight difference in muscle mass between Ba's legs. The player is to undergo four weeks of muscle strengthening for his right knee.
Ibrahima Ba's transfer to Racing Club de Strasbourg failed after the medical examination, as the club decided not to proceed due to the risk. A diagnosis from a Portuguese doctor indicated there is no inflammation or aftereffect from an operation, but there is a slight difference in muscle mass between Ba's legs. The player is to undergo four weeks of muscle strengthening for his right knee.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the transfer of Ba to Strasbourg failed because the player did not pass the medical.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the transfer of Ba to Strasbourg failed because the player did not pass the medical.
Alioune Seck, the agent for Ibrahima Ba, has responded to reports that the player failed a medical at Strasbourg. Seck stated that Ba had a minor injury at the end of the season but trained extensively during his vacation and was fully fit for pre-season, in which he participated in training and friendly matches. The agent said that following an agreement with Strasbourg, Ba underwent a medical lasting four or five hours, after which they were informed that there were no issues. When the contract arrived, a 33% difference was noticed on the annual salary compared to what was promised. Seck stated that he requested the club resolve the issue, and was subsequently told that there were doubts about Ba's health and that the club was awaiting a response from England. After a long wait, Ba and his agent decided to return to Portugal. According to the agent, it was after their decision to leave that they read in the media that Ba had failed his medical. Seck said this claim was completely false.
Alioune Seck, the agent for Ibrahima Ba, has responded to reports that the player failed a medical at Strasbourg. Seck stated that Ba had a minor injury at the end of the season but trained extensively during his vacation and was fully fit for pre-season, in which he participated in training and friendly matches. The agent said that following an agreement with Strasbourg, Ba underwent a medical lasting four or five hours, after which they were informed that there were no issues. When the contract arrived, a 33% difference was noticed on the annual salary compared to what was promised. Seck stated that he requested the club resolve the issue, and was subsequently told that there were doubts about Ba's health and that the club was awaiting a response from England. After a long wait, Ba and his agent decided to return to Portugal. According to the agent, it was after their decision to leave that they read in the media that Ba had failed his medical. Seck said this claim was completely false.
Ibrahima Ba's agent, Alioune Seck, stated that the player's transfer to Strasbourg failed due to contractual reasons, citing a 33 percent difference in the annual salary presented at the final stage. Seck refuted reports from L'Équipe that the transfer was canceled because of medical issues. According to the agent, an agreement had been reached between Famalicão and Strasbourg for a transfer fee of 15 million euros plus 5 million euros in objectives. Seck said that Ba underwent medical examinations and was cleared, but that Strasbourg later cited health concerns which were allegedly based on an opinion from a doctor in England. The agent stated that negotiations were abandoned and denied that Ba failed the medical examination. Seck also claimed that Strasbourg's manager, Hugo Oliveira, who was Ba's former coach, pushed for the signing for a record fee.
Ibrahima Ba's agent, Alioune Seck, stated that the player's transfer to Strasbourg failed due to contractual reasons, citing a 33 percent difference in the annual salary presented at the final stage. Seck refuted reports from L'Équipe that the transfer was canceled because of medical issues. According to the agent, an agreement had been reached between Famalicão and Strasbourg for a transfer fee of 15 million euros plus 5 million euros in objectives. Seck said that Ba underwent medical examinations and was cleared, but that Strasbourg later cited health concerns which were allegedly based on an opinion from a doctor in England. The agent stated that negotiations were abandoned and denied that Ba failed the medical examination. Seck also claimed that Strasbourg's manager, Hugo Oliveira, who was Ba's former coach, pushed for the signing for a record fee.
According to L'Équipe, which reported the information, and A BOLA, which confirmed it, Ibrahima Ba's transfer to Strasbourg was cancelled after a health issue was detected during medical examinations. The deal involved an agreement of 15 million euros plus 5 million in bonuses between the French club and Famalicão, and Ba was expected to sign a four-year contract with Strasbourg.
According to L'Équipe, which reported the information, and A BOLA, which confirmed it, Ibrahima Ba's transfer to Strasbourg was cancelled after a health issue was detected during medical examinations. The deal involved an agreement of 15 million euros plus 5 million in bonuses between the French club and Famalicão, and Ba was expected to sign a four-year contract with Strasbourg.
Fabrizio Romano reports that RC Strasbourg have signed Ibrahima Ba from Famalicão. The deal for the talented centre back is complete. The fee is a €20m package that includes add-ons. Ibrahima Ba has completed his medical in France and has signed a long-term deal at the club.
Fabrizio Romano reports that RC Strasbourg have signed Ibrahima Ba from Famalicão. The deal for the talented centre back is complete. The fee is a €20m package that includes add-ons. Ibrahima Ba has completed his medical in France and has signed a long-term deal at the club.
Ibrahima Ba, a 21-year-old central defender for Famalicao, is set to sign for Strasbourg, where he will reunite with his former coach Hugo Oliveira. The transfer fee is €15 million excluding bonuses, according to Portuguese media. Ibrahima Ba was sought after by Benfica Lisbon but was determined to join his former coach Hugo Oliveira, who suggested his name to the Strasbourg management. Ibrahima Ba missed training at Famalicao on Thursday morning and is in Alsace to undergo his medical examination.
Ibrahima Ba, a 21-year-old central defender for Famalicao, is set to sign for Strasbourg, where he will reunite with his former coach Hugo Oliveira. The transfer fee is €15 million excluding bonuses, according to Portuguese media. Ibrahima Ba was sought after by Benfica Lisbon but was determined to join his former coach Hugo Oliveira, who suggested his name to the Strasbourg management. Ibrahima Ba missed training at Famalicao on Thursday morning and is in Alsace to undergo his medical examination.
According to Record, Strasbourg will pay 20 million euros to sign Ibrahima Ba from Famalicão. Famalicão will also retain 15% of a future capital gain if the player is resold. Ibrahima Ba preferred to join Hugo Oliveira, the coach under whom he made his professional debut at Famalicão. The transfer is described as a significant investment for Strasbourg, who signed the player ahead of Benfica.
According to Record, Strasbourg will pay 20 million euros to sign Ibrahima Ba from Famalicão. Famalicão will also retain 15% of a future capital gain if the player is resold. Ibrahima Ba preferred to join Hugo Oliveira, the coach under whom he made his professional debut at Famalicão. The transfer is described as a significant investment for Strasbourg, who signed the player ahead of Benfica.
RC Strasbourg are progressing in talks to sign Senegalese centre-back Ibrahima Ba. According to information from Sebastião Sousa-Pinto, the Alsatian club is working on a transfer estimated at €15 million, to which €5 million in bonuses could be added. The discussions are said to be at an advanced stage, although no final agreement has yet been reached. Ibrahima Ba’s profile matches the expectations of coach Hugo Oliveira, who is said to have personally approved this option to strengthen his defensive unit before the start of the season.
RC Strasbourg are progressing in talks to sign Senegalese centre-back Ibrahima Ba. According to information from Sebastião Sousa-Pinto, the Alsatian club is working on a transfer estimated at €15 million, to which €5 million in bonuses could be added. The discussions are said to be at an advanced stage, although no final agreement has yet been reached. Ibrahima Ba’s profile matches the expectations of coach Hugo Oliveira, who is said to have personally approved this option to strengthen his defensive unit before the start of the season.
Strasbourg from France has recently become the most serious competitor to Benfica for the signing of Ibrahima Ba, a 21-year-old Senegalese centre-back, and the French club is committed to and wants to complete the deal as quickly as possible. Famalicão will only negotiate the transfer of Ba for a fee around €20 million. The player is also being monitored by clubs from several major leagues, including England, Spain, Germany, and France. Strasbourg's interest is related to the fact that Hugo Oliveira moved this summer from managing Famalicão to managing Strasbourg, a club owned by the BlueCo group which also owns Chelsea. A potential transfer appears to be progressing, as Ba did not take part in a recent friendly match for Famalicão, while Benfica continues to explore different ways to structure a deal, which could involve including their player Gonçalo Moreira. Ba, who joined Famalicão in July 2025, has a contract until 2030 and a current Transfermarkt market value of €12.00m; he made 23 appearances in the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, scoring one goal and providing one assist.
Strasbourg from France has recently become the most serious competitor to Benfica for the signing of Ibrahima Ba, a 21-year-old Senegalese centre-back, and the French club is committed to and wants to complete the deal as quickly as possible. Famalicão will only negotiate the transfer of Ba for a fee around €20 million. The player is also being monitored by clubs from several major leagues, including England, Spain, Germany, and France. Strasbourg's interest is related to the fact that Hugo Oliveira moved this summer from managing Famalicão to managing Strasbourg, a club owned by the BlueCo group which also owns Chelsea. A potential transfer appears to be progressing, as Ba did not take part in a recent friendly match for Famalicão, while Benfica continues to explore different ways to structure a deal, which could involve including their player Gonçalo Moreira. Ba, who joined Famalicão in July 2025, has a contract until 2030 and a current Transfermarkt market value of €12.00m; he made 23 appearances in the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, scoring one goal and providing one assist.
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