Ibrahima Ba Set to Join Sporting Portugal After Failed Strasbourg Move
Senegalese central defender Ibrahima Ba, 21, is undergoing medical examinations this Wednesday ahead of signing with Sporting Portugal, just five days after his transfer to Strasbourg collapsed due to last-minute salary renegotiations and a disputed medical exam. According to Portuguese newspaper Record and L'Équipe, Ba's medical tests on Tuesday reportedly showed no major knee issues, contrary to concerns raised by Strasbourg sources. The player, who was injured at the end of last season, was closely monitored by his club Famalicao during his vacation in Senegal, and two MRIs upon his return to Europe were clear. He even played in a preseason match against Famalicao's U23 team. If the deal goes through, Famalicao will receive €20 million plus a percentage of a future sale. Ba, who came through the AJEL Rufisque academy in Senegal, is expected to replace Ivorian Ousmane Diomandé, whose move to Nottingham Forest is progressing. An official announcement is expected later Wednesday.
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