Cameroonian international Karl Toko Ekambi is preparing to leave French soil to venture into Saudi territories. As his situation at Lyon became delicate, the Lions Indomptables striker is set to head to the Saudi Pro League, according to sources from journalist Santi Aouna.
Like many African players this summer, Karl Toko Ekambi is getting ready to join the ranks of the Saudi Pro League. While a potential transfer to the Turkish league with Fenerbahçe was rumored, the striker, who scored 30 goals with Les Gones, is now poised to sign with the club Abha, according to information from Santi Aouna.
The French journalist reveals that the former Angers player has reached an agreement with the Saudi club for a two-year contract. A new adventure awaits the Cameroonian international as his transfer is expected to earn Olympique Lyonnais a sum around 1.7 million euros.
Last season, Karl Toko Ekambi was loaned to Rennes during the second half of the campaign. However, the 30-year-old striker is not part of coach Laurent Blanc’s plans, which is prompting him to leave the Lyon squad. Having arrived at Lyon in the 2019-2020 season, the Cameroonian striker is now set to embark on a new chapter in his career. A story to follow…
