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Lecce will follow up the signing of Omri Gandelman with a swoop for Togo midfielder Sadik Fofana, according to reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n On Friday, Lecce confirmed Gandelman\u2019s arrival, the Israeli midfielder joining from Belgian side Gent on a deal until 2029.<\/p>\n However, the Giallorossi could soon make a second transfer announcement in quick succession, with the Fofana deal reportedly done.<\/p>\n On Friday morning, Nicolo Schira reported that Lecce had completed a deal for Fofana from Austrian Bundesliga side Grazer AK.<\/p>\n The transfer insider claimed the Salentini will sign the 22-year-old on a contract until 2028, with an option until 2030.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd1c Done Deal and confirmed! Sadik #Fofana<\/a> to #Lecce<\/a> from #GrazerAK<\/a>. Contract until 2028 with the option for 2030. #transfers<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nicol\u00f2 Schira (@NicoSchira) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Lecce confirmed Gandelman\u2019s arrival on Friday afternoon, but judging by the speculation, it won\u2019t be long before an announcement on Fofana does the rounds.<\/p>\n Concrete speculation between Lecce and Wiktor Staszak, a young Polish midfielder, has also been doing the rounds of late.<\/p>\n Fofana is a tall, physically imposing player who largely features in defensive midfield but can also play at centre-back.<\/p>\n The 6ft 4in powerhouse is known for his strong aerial ability, defensive contributions, and work in shielding the backline.<\/p>\n Fofana came through the ranks in Germany and reached Bayer Leverkusen\u2019s first-team squad under Xabi Alonso.<\/p>\n While he didn\u2019t make a senior appearance for Leverkusen, he built his career through fruitful loan spells in Europe.<\/p>\n Fofana featured for Nurnberg in the 2. Bundesliga and Dutch side Fortuna Sittard, where he played as a deep-lying midfielder in a three.<\/p>\n Since January 2025, he has played in Austria for Grazer AK, often as the player sitting in front of the defence in a 3-1-4-2.<\/p>\n Internationally, Fofana represented Germany at youth level before switching to Togo, quickly becoming part of the senior set-up.<\/p>\n #120: \u274c0-2 Loss vs Mauritania\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf7<\/p>\n \u27051-0 Win vs Sudan\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udde9 \u2013<\/p>\n Togo\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddec finally grab a win in this group, and they crush any hopes Sudan\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udde9 still had to do so. pic.twitter.com\/BKdGyijZ8N<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The International Break (@InternatBreak) September 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n For Eusebio Di Francesco, a midfielder like Fofana could fit the 4-3-3 as the pivot, protecting the back line and helping Lecce stay organised.<\/p>\n He can operate as a deep-lying midfielder, providing physicality, coverage, and tactical order.<\/p>\n Fofana could also adapt to different formations thanks to his experience in different systems.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nLecce strike Sadik Fofana deal until 2028 with two-year option<\/h2>\n
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