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SportsSenegalese forward Amadou Coundoul close to joining Academica on loan from Sporting Gijon
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Portuguese club Académica is finalizing the loan signing of 24-year-old Senegalese forward Amadou Coundoul from Spanish side Sporting Gijón, with a purchase option included. The 1.94-meter tall player, capable of playing as a striker or attacking midfielder, is expected to travel to Portugal between Monday and Wednesday to integrate into training and be presented on Thursday during the club's official presentation to members and fans. Coundoul, a youth international for Senegal, played 18 games for Sporting Gijón's B team last season, scoring two goals and providing one assist. He previously played for UD Llanera and UD Montijo in Spain. Académica, coached by António Barbosa, is also seeking three more signings—a goalkeeper, a left-back, and a winger—but is not in a rush to complete those deals.
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Académica is closing in on the signing of Senegalese forward Amadou Coundoul. The news was first reported by Spanish media outlets, and Record has confirmed that the 24-year-old will join the team coached by António Barbosa on loan from Sporting Gijón, with the agreement including a purchase option.
The process is expected to be finalized in the coming hours. According to our newspaper, the player is anticipated to travel to Portugal between today and Wednesday to integrate into the team's training sessions. He is scheduled to be presented on Thursday, during Académica's official presentation to its members and fans.
Player Profile
- Position: Striker or attacking midfielder
- Height: 1.94 meters
- Nationality: Senegal (youth international)
- Last season: 18 appearances for Sporting Gijón's B team, scoring two goals and providing one assist
- Previous clubs: UD Llanera and UD Montijo (both in Spanish football)
Squad Update
With the arrival of Coundoul, Académica will be closer to finalizing its squad for the new season. However, Record understands that club officials remain active in the market and aim to secure three more signings:
- A goalkeeper
- A left-back
- A winger
There is no particular urgency in completing these deals, as the club trusts the solutions already in place for those positions and intends only to seize opportunities that could add value to António Barbosa's squad.
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Amadou Coundoul Close to Joining Académica on Loan from Sporting Gijón