Headline: Former Cardiff City Striker Wilfried Kanga Set for Transfer to Saudi Arabia
Wilfried Kanga, the former Cardiff City striker, is on the verge of a transfer to Saudi Arabia. According to reports from HLN, Kanga, who experienced a challenging stint in Wales, will leave Gent in the Belgian Pro League to join Al-Fateh, with the transfer fee estimated at around €4.5 million. Kanga, who had transferred from Dinamo Zagreb to Gent last summer, is seizing an opportunity for a lucrative contract in Saudi Arabia.
The 28-year-old Ivorian striker made his Belgian debut in 2023, initially joining Standard Liege on loan from Hertha Berlin. After scoring 12 goals in 37 matches there, he moved to Cardiff on loan for the 2024/2025 season. Unfortunately, Kanga’s time at Cardiff lasted only six months, during which he failed to find the net in 16 appearances. He later joined Dinamo Zagreb for the remainder of the season, where he netted three goals in 16 games. In his season at Gent, he repeated his tally of 12 goals, playing 39 matches.
While Gent will profit from Kanga’s transfer, the club may need to scout for a new striker if rumors regarding Max Dean’s imminent exit prove accurate.
Former Cardiff City striker Wilfried Kanga is set for a move to Saudi Arabia. As reported by HLN, the former Cardiff forward, who struggled in Wales, is leaving Gent in the Belgian Pro League to join Al-Fateh for around €4.5m. Kanga only joined Gent from Dinamo Zagreb last summer but has now got the chance to earn significantly more money in Saudi Arabia with Al-Fateh.
The 28-year-old Ivorian striker first played in Belgium back in 2023 when he joined Standard Liege on loan from Hertha Berlin. After impressing with 12 goals in 37 games, he was loaned out to Cardiff for the 2024/2025 season. However, he only lasted six months with Cardiff, failing to score in 16 appearances. He joined Dinamo Zagreb for the rest of the season, scoring three goals in 16 games. In the summer he joined Gent, where he again scored 12 goals, this time in 39 games.
Gent will make a profit on Kanga but will likely need to sign a new striker to replace him if the rumours surrounding Max Dean’s imminent departure are also true.
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