Ibrahima Baldé already bounces back in Ligue 2 [OFFICIEL]

At the end of his contract with RC Lens, Ibrahima Baldé, who had not worn the first team jersey since April 2022, has already found a place in Ligue 2.

Ibrahima Baldé on the recovery on the lower floor

He left in relative anonymity, but Ibrahima Balde was still entitled to a sweet message from RC Lens. From one blood jersey to another. Good luck Ibrahima “, greeted the Artois club on X, responding to the announcement of the arrival of the 21-year-old striker in Rodez. The former Gaillette resident, who arrived in 2018 from Red Star, signed a three-year contract with the last fourth in Ligue 2, fighting for its rise to the elite until the very end of the season.

Already loaned to Annecy during the 2022/2023 season, the Franco-Senegalese had not distinguished himself much (2 goals and 2 assists in 20 league matches), losing his place at the end of the season. At RC Lens last season, he never appeared with the first team, which he has not tasted since April 3, 2022 and an entry in Strasbourg (1-0). In total, Ibrahima Baldé will have played four Ligue 1 matches and three Coupe de France matches with the Blood and Gold.

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