French Ligue 2 champion with AJ Auxerre last year, Clément Akpa discovered Ligue 1 this season at 23. And the least we can say is that it has experienced an express adaptation. Indisputable holder on the left flank of the Icaunaise defense, the Ivorian left -wing defender progresses at each of his outings. Capable of evolving both in the post of left side and in the axis, AKPA was tenured 24 times by Christophe Pélissier.
The Icaunais technician is full of praise for the one who is now the pillar of his defense. “We recovered in 2023 a player who was playing in National. But he already holds Ivorian L1 and International. He is therefore a player who works enormously, having very well and quickly progressed. At the start of this season, I didn't think it would be one of the most used. It arises and asks a lot of questions about the game and what to do to progress. The fact of being a very young father gave him a great sense of responsibility. ”
Now International has now been the month of March, he has broken out his first two selections with the Elephants thanks to two entries into play in Burundi on March 21 and against Gambia, on the 24th, for two successes 1-0. Aware of the evolution of his player, AJ Auxerre has also extended his player's contract at the end of last year until June 2027. A just reward for this incisive and powerful player in his interventions which could settle in the coming months in the post of central defender left in a three -time defense.
The Premier League and the Bundesliga are under the spell
A few weeks ago, he was one of the central defenders, winning the most defensive duels in Ligue 1 in the company of big customers such as William Pacho, Leonardo Balerdi, Moise Bombito or Facundo Medina. So many elements that are starting to attract many European training courses in search of defensive reinforcements. According to our information, many are already shaking up at the gate, especially in England and Germany.
In the Premier League, Wolverhampton and Everton are interested, as well as the Eintracht Franfort, Hoffenheim and Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. On the AJA side which must bail out its boxes at the end of the season, a departure from Clément Akpa is almost sealed. For the moment, no discussion has been initiated and no price has yet been set by the current 10th in the Ligue 1. classification. One thing is certain, if it is estimated at € 3 M on Transfermarktit will probably take much more to tear it away from Auxerre …
