Auxerre battles for a 13-goal L2 striker
Auxerre, 10th in Ligue 1, seeks a striker after Lassine Sinayoko's departure. The club is interested in Ibrahima Baldé, a Rodez striker in form, who scored 13 goals in 31 Ligue 2 matches last season.
Who is Ibrahima Baldé ?
Baldé, 23, is a Rodez striker who had a great season last year. He scored 9 goals in 2026, including 9 goals in his account. The Paris native is still under contract until June 2028 with the Aveyron club.
Auxerre and Braga on Baldé's trail
According to Jeunes Footeux, Rodez, which is in a strong position in this file, would not have any intention of giving up its protégé easily, whose value is increasing, while it still has two years of contract left. The RAF should therefore be demanding for its striker estimated at 2 million euros on the market. AJ Auxerre and SC Braga were also described as Baldé's suitors in May last year.
What does it mean for Auxerre ?
Lassine Sinayoko's departure has left a void in attack for Auxerre. The Aveyron club must therefore find a replacement for its striker. Ibrahima Baldé is a striker in form who could meet this need. But Rodez is in a strong position in this file and does not want to give up its protégé easily.
What comes next ?
Auxerre must now negotiate with Rodez to obtain the right to sign Ibrahima Baldé. This could be a challenge for the Aveyron club, but they have the opportunity to find a striker in form to replace Lassine Sinayoko.
