FC Augsburg has fortified its attacking lineup with a new acquisition of Congolese international Samuel Essende.
The 26-year-old forward, previously with Portuguese first-division relegated team FC Vizela, has signed a contract with FCA until June 30, 2028. The specific details of the transfer remain undisclosed.
Born in Montfermeil, France, Essende received his training at the Paris Saint-Germain academy and demonstrated his prowess by scoring 15 goals in the Portuguese Primeira Liga last season.
Standing at an impressive height of 1.92 meters, the striker has previously represented French clubs SM Caen and Pau FC, as well as Belgian first-division club KAS Eupen.
Essende made his national team debut for the Democratic Republic of Congo in early June during the World Cup qualifier in Senegal.
The striker is excited to join FC Augsburg and compete in the Bundesliga. FCA’s sports director, Marinko Jurendic, praised Samuel as a skilled striker and extended a warm welcome, wishing him success at FCA.
Samuel Essende is excited to join FC Augsburg and compete in the Bundesliga. FCA’s sports director, Marinko Jurendic, praised Samuel as a skilled striker and extended a warm welcome, wishing him success at FCA.
@FCAugsburg has fortified its attacking lineup with a new acquisition of Congolese international Samuel Essende.
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) June 28, 2024
The 26-year-old forward, previously with Portuguese first-division relegated team FC Vizela, has signed a contract with FCA until June 30, 2028. @Bundesliga_EN pic.twitter.com/jPSa2lrujf
