Lorient have signed Ibrahima Baldé on a one-year deal, with the striker joining the club on 1 September. Baldé joins Lorient after a successful stint in Ligue 2, where he was the top scorer in August with five goals. Lorient's coach, Alexandre Dujeux, has expressed his confidence in Baldé, stating that he was chosen to maintain the team's momentum and to take advantage of his skills as a box-to-box player.
Baldé's arrival at Lorient comes as the club looks to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 loss to Lens last week. The Lorientais have been struggling to find their footing in the league, and the signing of Baldé is seen as a crucial move to strengthen their attack. According to L'Équipe Football, the striker has already made a positive impact on the team, with coach Dujeux praising his performance in the match against Toulouse.
Toulouse, meanwhile, have signed Casper Tengstedt on 31 August, and the striker has already made a significant impact on the team, scoring a goal against Lorient on 10 September. Thomas Jörgensen, another Toulouse recruit, has also scored a goal against Lorient on the same date.