New England Revolution to sign center back Mamadou Fofana

FOXBOROUGH, MA– New England Revolution have signed Mali international center back Mamadou Fofana from Amiens SC of the Ligue 2 BKT.

He will occupy a senior roster slot and an international roster slot.

Mamadou Fofana (2) looks to make a play in a match for Amiens SC. Image Courtesy of Amiens SC.

Mamadou “Nojo” Fofana is a 26-year-old, 6’2, 165lb defender from Bamako, Mali.

At the club level, Fofana has played 238 career games (19,010 minutes) across Turkey & France. Fofana began his career with Turkish side Alanyaspor Kulübü (2017-18). He was sent on loan once Bandırmaspor (2017). Following the end of his stint in Turkey, Fofana joined Ligue 1 side Football Club de Metz (2018-21). He then signed for Amiens Sporting Club (2021-2024) on a five-year contract.

Internationally, Fofana has made 55 appearances (3,635 minutes) for the Mali National Team. He appeared in the 2018 World Cup and 5 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024).

In total career numbers, the defender has contributed 2 career goals, 2 assists, along with 32 yellow cards and 1 red card.

Sources: New England Revolution sign Mali int'l center back Mamadou Fofana from Amiens SC. L'Equipe 1st reported.

Sources say deal around $1.7m.

Fofana, 26, constant starter for Amiens the last 3.5 years. Starter with Mali as well. https://t.co/1ERmPVr1Iz pic.twitter.com/NFaDrp70LZ

— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) December 2, 2024

Early Monday morning, Tom Bogert of GiveMeSport had reported that the New England Revolution had signed Mamadou Fofana for a fee of $1,700,000.

Sources close to me confirmed the deal just hours later.

New England Revolution Logo. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.

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