Football : Watford announces signing of Malian forward Mamadou Doumbia
Watford FC has officially announced the signing of Mamadou Doumbia, a young Malian forward from Malian club Black Stars FC. The English second division team confirmed the news through its social media platforms.
In a statement released, the club said, « Watford FC is delighted to confirm the signing of young Malian international forward Mamadou Doumbia on a six-year contract ». Doumbia’s signing is a clear sign of Watford’s commitment to strengthening its squad with promising talents.
Although Doumbia will only join the Hornets on July 1, 2024, this announcement has already generated excitement among fans. At just 18 years old, Doumbia has already proven himself on the international stage, scoring four goals in the 2023 U17 AFCON and also participating in the U17 World Cup the previous year, where he also scored four goals.
« Welcome to Watford, Mamadou ! » wrote the English team, expressing their joy at welcoming the young talent to their team. Doumbia’s signing marks an important milestone in his career and represents an investment in the future of Watford FC.
