While Samuel Essende took a long time to break through at the highest level, the Paris Saint-Germain-trained player has made a name for himself in Portugal. In the colours of Vizela, the 26-year-old striker has long been at the top of the Liga Betclic scorers’ charts, scoring 15 goals over the entire season. Now, the former Caen player will be taking on a new challenge as he has signed for FC Augsburg.
“FC Augsburg strengthens its attack and signs Congolese international Samuel Essende. The 26-year-old arrives from FC Vizela, relegated to the Portuguese first division, and has signed a contract with FCA until June 30, 2028. The clubs have agreed not to disclose the transfer terms.”the German club said in an official statement on Friday.
