Foggia has officially announced the permanent acquisition of Yanis Merdji, a 32-year-old French-Algerian forward. He has signed a contract with the club until June 30, 2027. An experienced and versatile attacker, Merdji's last club was Bordeaux. His career in French football includes over 180 professional appearances in Ligue 2 for teams such as Bourg-en-Bresse, Auxerre, Châteauroux, Niort, and Concarneau. The player stated that for him, coming to play in Italy for a club like Foggia represents a starting point.