Ghanaian defender, Gideon Mensah has signed a three-year contract with French side, AJ Auxerre.
Mensah joined his new club from fellow league side, Girondins Bordeaux, where he was an instant hit with the club, registering 2 assists in 23 games.
His stellar performances with the French side earned him interest across Europe with clubs such as Reading,FC Basel, and Preston North End looking to add him to their ranks.
⚡️ 𝐆𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐡 𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐬 ! ⚡️
L’@AJA est heureuse d’annoncer l’arrivée du latéral gauche ghanéen, en provenance du Red Bull Salzbourg 👉 https://t.co/5SZK5dIK8C #TeamAJA pic.twitter.com/qJdawuzuvE
— AJ Auxerre (@AJA) August 13, 2022
Mensah since joining Red Bull Salzburg has had several loan spells at Sturm Graz, Zulte Waregem, Vitória Sport Clube, and Girondins Bordeaux.
Auxerre will be hoping to make a huge statement in this year’s Ligue 1 following their promotion from the Ligue 2.