Jonathan Bamba signe au Chicago Fire

Formerly of ASSE and LOSC, Jonathan Bamba has exported his talents since 2023 to Celta de Vigo. Under contract until 2026 with the Galician club, the 28-year-old winger is not really an indisputable starter with the men in sky blue. This season, the Ivorian international (10 caps) has appeared 14 times this season for a goal and an assist. Interesting and decisive when he came on against Real Madrid a few days ago in the Copa del Rey, the native of Alfortville showed that he was capable of making the difference in big matches. However, his adventure in the north-east of Spain is over.

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Jonathan Bamba has signed with the Chicago Fire in MLS. While the Illinois club was on Neymar, it fell back on the former Stéphanois, who should sign for an amount between €3 and €4 million. “Chicago Fire FC announced today that the club has acquired winger Jonathan Bamba as a Designated Player via a transfer from Spanish Premier League club Celta de Vigo. Bamba will occupy an international spot on the Fire roster, pending receipt of his P-1 visa and international transfer certificate. His contract runs through the 2027 MLS season, with a club option for 2028.announced the North American franchise.