Louis Mafouta set for Guingamp move this summer?
The Central African international striker from Amiens SC, Louis Mafouta, could well be packing his bags this summer.
According to Le Télégramme, Guingamp have their eye on the 31-year-old forward to bolster their attack, which has been weakened by several departures. Mafouta, under contract with Amiens until June 2026, brings solid Ligue 2 experience and could adapt quickly to his potential new club.
Negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, and a transfer could be finalized in the coming days. The question remains whether the former Avranches and Red Star player will decide to take on this new challenge. Stay tuned.
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