Baldé, 23, had a season without playing due to a hip injury, but Rodez Aveyron Football's director of sport, Grégory Ursule, had been following him since 2022. "He came to us in 2022 with Lens for a training session and his profile pleased us," Ursule said. "He chose to be loaned to Annecy (L2) instead of us, but we always kept an eye on him. And after his year without playing, he was out of contract." L'Équipe Football reports that Baldé scored 7 goals in his first season at Rodez Aveyron Football and 12 in his second season. He has also started the new season strongly, scoring four goals including a hat-trick against Nantes. "We can't dream of a better start to the season," Ursule said.
Ibrahima Baldé starts third season at Rodez Aveyron Football
Rodez Aveyron Football's 23-year-old striker Ibrahima Baldé is beginning his third season with the club, after a successful first two years. According to L'Équipe Football, Baldé's return to the pitch was made possible by the club's faith in him, even after a year without playing at Lens.
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