Amiens sign Senegal striker Aliou Badji
Ligue 2 outfit Amiens have this afternoon announced the signing of Senegal youth international Aliou Badji, who joins on loan from Egyptian club Al Ahly.
The former Rapid Vienna striker, who underwent a loan spell last season with Turkish club Ankaragücü, in loan out to the north of France on a deal which includes a permament option.
The 23-year-old will take the number 17 shirt and help bolster the attacking options for Les Licornes, who have lost their opening two matches of the season so far. Badji becomes the third Senegalese player in the Amiens set-up, joining compatriots Amadou Ciss and Formose Mendy.
𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒖 𝑩𝒂𝒅𝒋𝒊 𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒆́𝒏𝒐𝒊𝒔 !
— Amiens SC (@AmiensSC) August 4, 2021
✍ L'Amiens SC est heureux d'annoncer l'arrivée de son nouvel attaquant !
Aliou rejoint le club en prêt avec option d'achat pour la saison à venir en provenance de @AlAhly ! #FiersDetreAmienois pic.twitter.com/pDtprBADBe