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French right winger Aaron Malouda, aged 20, is set to join Swiss club FC Basel after a successful season in Azerbaijan. Initially loaned by LOSC Lille to Sabah FK last summer, he was permanently transferred to the Azerbaijani club in January. Now, FC Basel has reached an agreement with Sabah FK for a transfer estimated at €3 million. Malouda, a former France U-19 international with five caps, has impressed this season with 9 goals and 4 assists in 29 matches across all competitions. The move marks a return to a more prominent European league for the young talent.
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The 20-year-old French winger is poised to move to the Swiss Super League after a successful stint in Azerbaijan.
Aaron Malouda, a 20-year-old French right winger, is expected to join FC Basel in Switzerland. The two clubs have finalized an agreement estimated at €3 million in recent hours.
Malouda began the season on loan from LOSC Lille to Sabah FK in Azerbaijan last summer. He was then permanently transferred to the Azerbaijani club in January. Now, he is set to make a move to Switzerland.
Impressive Season Stats
The Frenchman, who has five caps with the France U-19 national team, enjoyed a productive campaign:
- 29 matches played
- 9 goals scored
- 4 assists provided
This report is based on information from L'Équipe.
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Aaron Malouda transfers from Sabah FK to FC Basel for €3 million