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SportsAaron Malouda Set to Move from Sabah FK to FC Basel
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Aaron Malouda, a 20-year-old French footballer formerly of LOSC Lille, is on the verge of joining Swiss club FC Basel from Azerbaijani side Sabah FK. Malouda was loaned by LOSC last summer and then permanently transferred to Sabah FK in January 2025. After a successful season in Azerbaijan, where he scored 9 goals and provided 4 assists in 29 matches, FC Basel has submitted a final undisclosed offer that is expected to be accepted. The player, who has five caps for France's U19 team, could quickly complete the move to Switzerland. The transfer is seen as a career revival for Malouda, who previously struggled to establish himself at LOSC.
Source report
FC Basel has submitted a final offer for French midfielder Aaron Malouda in recent days, with the proposal reportedly close to being accepted by the Azerbaijani club's leadership. The transfer fee has not been disclosed.
Player Profile
- Name: Aaron Malouda
- Age: 20
- Nationality: French (5 caps with the U19 national team)
- Current club: Sabah FK (Azerbaijan)
- Position: Midfielder
Season Performance
Malouda has enjoyed a successful season, recording 9 goals and 4 assists in 29 matches.
Transfer Background
- Loaned by LOSC last summer
- Transferred permanently to Sabah FK in January
- Now poised to join FC Basel in Switzerland
Commentary
One observer noted: "This shows that one year in a weak league can launch a career. Signing with FC Basel to launch a professional career that seemed compromised is still quite something."
Source: L'Équipe
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Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footWestern
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Aaron Malouda transfers from Sabah FK to FC Basel for €3 million