CITY Acquires Defender Mamadou Mbacke Fall

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St. Louis CITY SC Signs Senegalese Defender Mamadou Mbacke Fall from FC Barcelona

Fall has made over 130 professional appearances, including 35 in MLS with LAFC

St. Louis CITY have signed 23-year-old Senegalese central defender Mamadou Mbacke Fall on a permanent transfer from Spanish and global football giant, FC Barcelona. Fall is signed through June 30, 2028, with club options for 2028-2029 and 2029-2030 seasons. Fall will occupy an international roster slot, subject to successful medicals and receipt of both his P-1 visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

“When we started looking at ways to strengthen our defense, Mamadou’s profile stood out, and we believe he addresses some immediate needs for us,” said Sporting Director Corey Wray. “He is comfortable on the ball, reads the game well and combines mobility with strong front-foot defending. His experience playing in high performance cultures in both MLS and in Europe will provide stability to our back line.”

Born in Rufisque, Senegal, Fall began his development in the United States at Montverde Academy in Florida before signing professionally with Los Angeles FC (LAFC) in 2021. Fall made his MLS debut at 18 years old under head coach Bob Bradley and went on to score six goals in 42 appearances across all competitions.
Fall moved to Europe in 2022, joining Villarreal CF on loan and splitting time between the club’s first and second teams. He made his La Liga debut in January 2023, appearing in a 1-0 win over Girona FC. He later joined FC Barcelona’s B-team, FC Barcelona Atlètic, on loan before completing a permanent transfer to the club in 2024.

At the international level, Fall has represented Senegal’s youth national teams, earning call-ups to the U-17 squad earlier in his career.

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St. Louis CITY SC Signs Senegalese Defender Mamadou Mbacke Fall from FC Barcelona

Fall has made over 130 professional appearances, including 35 in MLS with LAFC

St. Louis CITY have signed 23-year-old Senegalese central defender Mamadou Mbacke Fall on a permanent transfer from Spanish and global football giant, FC Barcelona. Fall is signed through June 30, 2028, with club options for 2028-2029 and 2029-2030 seasons. Fall will occupy an international roster slot, subject to successful medicals and receipt of both his P-1 visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

“When we started looking at ways to strengthen our defense, Mamadou’s profile stood out, and we believe he addresses some immediate needs for us,” said Sporting Director Corey Wray. “He is comfortable on the ball, reads the game well and combines mobility with strong front-foot defending. His experience playing in high performance cultures in both MLS and in Europe will provide stability to our back line.”

Born in Rufisque, Senegal, Fall began his development in the United States at Montverde Academy in Florida before signing professionally with Los Angeles FC (LAFC) in 2021. Fall made his MLS debut at 18 years old under head coach Bob Bradley and went on to score six goals in 42 appearances across all competitions.
Fall moved to Europe in 2022, joining Villarreal CF on loan and splitting time between the club’s first and second teams. He made his La Liga debut in January 2023, appearing in a 1-0 win over Girona FC. He later joined FC Barcelona’s B-team, FC Barcelona Atlètic, on loan before completing a permanent transfer to the club in 2024.

At the international level, Fall has represented Senegal’s youth national teams, earning call-ups to the U-17 squad earlier in his career.

This is a "shock move" according to Yahoo sports:

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barce ... 00993.html

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It is good to be adding defenders and midfielders - where are the goals coming from?

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St. Louis CITY SC Signs Senegalese Defender Mamadou Mbacke Fall from FC Barcelona

Fall has made over 130 professional appearances, including 35 in MLS with LAFC

St. Louis CITY have signed 23-year-old Senegalese central defender Mamadou Mbacke Fall on a permanent transfer from Spanish and global football giant, FC Barcelona. Fall is signed through June 30, 2028, with club options for 2028-2029 and 2029-2030 seasons. Fall will occupy an international roster slot, subject to successful medicals and receipt of both his P-1 visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

“When we started looking at ways to strengthen our defense, Mamadou’s profile stood out, and we believe he addresses some immediate needs for us,” said Sporting Director Corey Wray. “He is comfortable on the ball, reads the game well and combines mobility with strong front-foot defending. His experience playing in high performance cultures in both MLS and in Europe will provide stability to our back line.”

Born in Rufisque, Senegal, Fall began his development in the United States at Montverde Academy in Florida before signing professionally with Los Angeles FC (LAFC) in 2021. Fall made his MLS debut at 18 years old under head coach Bob Bradley and went on to score six goals in 42 appearances across all competitions.
Fall moved to Europe in 2022, joining Villarreal CF on loan and splitting time between the club’s first and second teams. He made his La Liga debut in January 2023, appearing in a 1-0 win over Girona FC. He later joined FC Barcelona’s B-team, FC Barcelona Atlètic, on loan before completing a permanent transfer to the club in 2024.

At the international level, Fall has represented Senegal’s youth national teams, earning call-ups to the U-17 squad earlier in his career.

That's a pretty good resume.