FC St. Gallen exercise purchase option for Baldé

FC St. Gallen has exercised the purchase option for Aliou Baldé. The 23-year-old winger will remain with FC St. Gallen and receive a contract until 2029.

What happened?

Aliou Baldé will not return to OGC Nizza, but will stay in Switzerland. FC St. Gallen has secured the services of the young winger.

Why is this important for FC St. Gallen?

FC St. Gallen currently sits 2nd in the Super League, with 60 points from 33 games. The signing of Aliou Baldé is an important step to secure the team's success.

What comes next?

FC St. Gallen still has a 14-point deficit to league leader FC Thun. With Aliou Baldé on the team, FC St. Gallen wants to keep in touch with the top.

FC St. Gallen has scored 64 goals and conceded 40 goals this season. The team has a good starting position to win the title.