L'Équipe reports that the transfer of Mama Baldé to Houston (MLS) has failed. The move was expected to happen but did not proceed.

Brest and Houston have reached an agreement for the transfer of Mama Baldé to Major League Soccer, though the financial details have not been disclosed. The 30-year-old attacker from Guinea-Bissau is under contract until 2027 but has not yet accepted the move. The former Lyon player, who joined Brest in August 2024, is reportedly considering the departure to the United States on the final day of the transfer window. Baldé has 33 caps and 6 goals for Guinea-Bissau. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €3.00m.