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SportsFamalicão central defender Ibrahima Ba was close to joining French club Strasbourg, but the transfer collapsed. Hugo Oliveira, likely a coach or teammate, praised Ba, stating he has 'everything to be a great player.' Ba has returned to training with Famalicão and may still leave this summer. Famalicão's SAD president Miguel Ribeiro criticized Strasbourg for missing an 'incredible opportunity,' while Ba's agent blamed a '33% salary difference' and disputed medical exam issues. The article also includes related stories about Famalicão's European ambitions and other club news.
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Strasbourg signs Ibrahima Ba from Famalicão for €15-20 million, deal later cancelled