Transfer: Gédéon Kalulu to Cyprus, talks intensify!
Congo international Gédéon Kalulu could be heading to Cyprus this summer.
Gédéon Kalulu is unlikely to return to Ligue 1 with FC Lorient next season. Now entering the final year of his contract, the Congolese right-back is on the verge of sealing a move to Cyprus.
According to Ouest-France, a transfer is indeed in the works. The identity of his future club remains unknown for now, but it's believed to be one of the three Limassol teams (Aris, Apollon, or AEL).
It's worth noting that last season, Gédéon Kalulu featured in 20 matches (12 as a starter) in Ligue 2 for Les Merlus.
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