US EditionVancouver Whitecaps pick up Senegalese forward Sabaly from FC Metz
Cheikh Sabaly joins Vancouver with 21 goals and 11 assists, signing through 2029 to enhance the Whitecaps' attack after success in French leagues and international play.
- On Thursday, the Vancouver Whitecaps announced they acquired Senegalese forward Cheikh Sabaly from FC Metz, signing him through the 2028-29 season with a club option for the following year.
- Coming off last season, Axel Schuster said, `He has developed in highly competitive environments with Metz and the Senegal national team, and we believe the quality and experience he brings will make an immediate impact on our group.`
- Having spent eight years at FC Metz, Sabaly made 12 appearances for Senegal and helped win last year's Africa Cup of Nations.
- The club said Sabaly will join the roster once it receives his international transfer certificate, visa, work permit and medical, steps that must clear before he is eligible for matches.
- Training in Marbella, the Whitecaps prepare for their first match Feb. 18 at C.S. Cartaginés before starting the MLS season Feb. 21 against Real Salt Lake.
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Vancouver Whitecaps pick up Senegalese forward Sabaly from FC Metz
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired Senegalese forward Cheikh Sabaly from French side FC Metz. The Major League Soccer team announced the move Thursday, saying in a release that the 26-year-old player has agreed to a contract through the 2028-29 season with a club option for the following year. He will be added to the roster after the 'Caps receive his international transfer certificate, visa, work permit and medical. Sabaly has sp…
Without Sheikh Sabaly, transferred to Vancouver (MLS), FC Metz welcomes Lille, this Friday (20:45 pm) at St-Symphorien Stadium, opening the 21st day of Ligue 1. For this meeting Benoît Tavenot, deprived of Jean-Philippe Gbamin (suspendu), convened 21 players including the three winter recruits.
Announced for several days, the transfer of Sheikh Sabaly (26 years old), to Vancouver, in MLS, is now official.
Vancouver Whitecaps sign Senegalese forward Cheikh Sabaly from FC Metz
Senegalese international forward Cheikh Sabaly is the newest member of the Vancouver Whitecaps, joining the club from FC Metz. Sabaly signed a contract through the 2028-29 Major League Soccer season, with a club option for 2029-30. The 26-year-old led Metz with 15 goals during the 2024/25 Ligue 2 season as they were promoted to the […] The post Vancouver Whitecaps sign Senegalese forward Cheikh Sabaly from FC Metz appeared first on Canadian Socc…
Vancouver Whitecaps acquire forward Cheikh Sabaly
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Vancouver Whitecaps FC have acquired forward Cheikh Sabaly from FC Metz in France's Ligue 1, the club announced Thursday. The 26-year-old Senegal international is under contract through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30. "Cheikh is an athletic, dynamic attacking player who last season helped his team
(wiwsport) - It's now official: Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly is no longer a player of the FC Metz. As expected, the Senegalese winger has just engaged with the Vancouver Whitecaps, in the Major League Soccer. It was no longer in doubt for several days and it is now official. Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly (26 years old, 12 selections) will indeed continue [...] This article was originally published on wiwsport: site #1 of the sports news of Senegal (wiwsport.co…
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