US EditionLAFC Signs Denis Bouanga to Contract Extension
Bouanga, LAFC's all-time leading scorer with 101 goals, signed a Designated Player extension through 2028 to maintain the club's core offensive strength.
- Los Angeles FC announced Wednesday that Denis Bouanga agreed to a multiyear extension, remaining a designated player through 2028 with a 2029-30 option, after scoring 101 goals in 152 appearances.
- Facing reported transfer advances, LAFC extended Denis Bouanga to keep him amid interest from Fluminense, preserving their scoring duo with Son Heung-min.
- Last week, Denis Bouanga recorded a CONCACAF Champions Cup hat trick and then had a goal and assist in LAFC's 3-0 win over Inter Miami CF, totaling four goals through three matches in 2026.
- LAFC general manager John Thorrington said Bouanga has delivered elite, consistent performance, and Bouanga expressed gratitude, saying he and his family feel at home in Los Angeles.
- His awards and national-team workload suggest Bouanga remains a key figure balancing Gabon duties with sustained MLS honors, including a recent MVP finalist nod.
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Transfer rumors end... Partner Bouanga renews contract with LAFC → Son Heung-min and Heung-bu duo continues OSEN = Reporter Seung-woo Jeong Denis Bouanga, 31, who was shaken by transfer rumors, will continue with LAFC. The Heung-bu duo he built with Son Heung-min will also continue. LAFC announced on the 26th (Korean time) through the club's official channel &
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LA Daily NewsLAFC signs Denis Bouanga to contract extension
Rumors about Denis Bouanga’s departure from the Los Angeles Football Club can cool it for a while. The 31-year-old French forward, who had been linked to several clubs during the offseason, including Inter Miami CF and Brazilian power Fluminense, has signed his second contract extension in less than four seasons with LAFC, the club announced Wednesday. Bouanga remains on a Designated Player deal through 2028, with a club option for the 2029-30 c…
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Bae Jin-nam = Los Angeles FC of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States will be able to continue to use the 'Heungbu Duo' of Son Heung-min (33) and Denis Bouanga (31). LAFC announced on the 26th (Korean time), "We have extended Bouanga's contract as a designated player (not subject to the total salary cap) until 2028," and "the contract includes an option to extend through the 2029-2030 season." Bouanga rece…
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