New York Red Bulls have agreed on a deal to sign Ivorian midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin on a free transfer.
Jean-Philippe Gbamin To New York Red Bulls
Gbamin will reportedly sign a two-year deal with the Red Bulls, which will keep him at the club until December 2026.
Reports indicate that there will also be an option for a further year, meaning Jean-Philippe Gbamin could be tied to the MLS side at least until 2027.
The former Everton man is keen on a move to the United States despite holding talks with Espanyol, Angers, Nantes, and Metz.
Gbamin last played for Ligue 2 side USL Dunkerque, having joined the club on November 7, 2023, on a free transfer.
However, Jean-Philippe Gbamin’s contract with the club ran out at the end of the 2023/24 season.
He made 21 appearances for the French side, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist across all competitions.
Gbamin has played for several clubs thus far in his career, including; Trabzonspor, CSKA Moscow, Trabzonspor, Mainz 05, and RC Lens.
Jean-Philippe Gbamin is a fine footballer, who is primarily in the defensive midfield department but can also be utilized as a center-back and right-back.
He will become New York Red Bulls’ first major signing this summer, with the club already promoting youngster Tanner Rosborough from their second team.
Who Is Jean-Philippe Gbamin?
He is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Ivory Coast national team and is on the verge of joining New York Red Bulls.
Gbamin’s Personal Information?
Jean-Philippe Gbamin was born on September 25, 1995, in San Pédro, Ivory Coast.
Jean-Philippe Gbamin Market Value And Net Worth?
His market value according to Transfermkt is €2.5 million and his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €30 million – €35 million.
Jean-Philippe Gbamin’s Salary?
It is unknown how much he will be paid by the New York Red Bulls.
Jean-Philippe Gbamin Career Stats?
The Ivorian has made 260 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Gbamin has made 17 appearances for Ivory Coast, scoring no goal and providing 2 assists.
He has previously represented France at Under 21, 20, 19, and 18 levels.
New York Red Bulls
They currently occupy the 4th spot in the Eastern Conference with 41 points from 25 matches, 12 points adrift Inter Miami, who have amassed 53 points from an equal number of games.
New York Red Bulls by their league position in the Eastern Conference currently sit in one of the spots for the MLS playoffs.
The Red Bulls return to action on July 28, 2024, facing Toronto FC in the Leagues Cup.
League action for New York Red Bulls resume on August 25, 2024, as they visit the Bank of America Stadium to trade tackles with Charlotte FC.
Jean-Philippe Gbamin will be hoping to contribute his quota to the club before the end of the 2024 Major League Soccer season.
It is unknown when he will make his debut for New York Red Bulls, but fans can hope that he delivers his best for the side.
