Aimé Omgba leaving NAC Breda?
AA Gent has signed Aimé Omgba as their eighth summer acquisition. The Dutch midfielder had been on Gent's radar for a while and was interested in the move for both sporting and financial reasons. Initially, an agreement was reached between Gent and NAC Breda, but the deal faced complications due to a minor issue during the medical tests. Consequently, NAC Breda withdrew from the deal. However, a legal procedure invalidated Omgba's contract extension option with NAC Breda, forcing the club to cooperate on the deal. Omgba expressed his satisfaction with the transfer and gratitude towards NAC Breda for the opportunities provided.
Aimé Omgba has left NAC Breda for KAA Gent, as announced by both clubs on their online channels. The talented midfielder has been presented by the Belgian powerhouse after a long transfer saga. NAC will receive a transfer fee and a resale percentage. Earlier this week, it was reported by De Telegraaf that NAC and Gent had agreed on a transfer fee of one million euros, plus a bonus of up to 250,000 euros, which is significantly lower than the 2.85 million euros that NAC would have received earlier. The transfer saga was prolonged because Omgba did not pass the medical examination. NAC has now secured a resale percentage.
Aimé Omgba's transfer from NAC Breda to AA Gent saw significant negotiations. Initially agreed at 3.5 million euros, the deal faced hurdles due to a knee issue found during medicals. NAC Breda pulled out after revised terms. An arbitration case reduced Omgba's market value, leading AA Gent to secure the deal for 1.25 million euros and a 10% sell-on percentage. Omgba signed a five-year contract.
According to VI, Gent will pay less than 1.4 million euros for the midfielder. He has reportedly passed his medical and physical tests successfully.
Aimé Omgba's transfer saga to AA Gent is nearing completion. Initially, a transfer worth between 2.85 and 3.4 million euros had fallen through due to a knee issue discovered during the medical examination. Following renegotiations, a new agreement was reached for 1 million euros, plus 250,000 euros and a resale percentage. Omgba is set to sign a four-year contract but will need knee surgery followed by a rehabilitation period.
In mid-July, a transfer between Gent and NAC for Omgba was halted due to a knee issue discovered during the medical examination. Gent wanted to renegotiate, but NAC called off the transfer. Omgba, unhappy, was demoted to the reserves. A new agreement has now been reached: 1 million euros plus 250,000 euros and a resale percentage. NAC had to accept the lower amount as Omgba's contract was expiring, with an option to extend it invalidated by the court. Omgba will sign a four-year contract with Gent but will need knee surgery and rehabilitation.
Aimé Omgba is expected to join AA Gent to strengthen their midfield. The move is happening close to the end of the transfer window.
Aimé Omgba is set to leave NAC Breda for KAA Gent. Initial negotiations valued him at 2.8 million euros, but a contract dispute means NAC may now sell him for around 1.5 million euros. Omgba has been excluded from the squad and hasn't played this season.
Aimé Omgba is likely leaving NAC Breda for KAA Gent. Negotiations are 'in full swing', with NAC expected to earn around €1.5 million. Omgba wanted to leave NAC after their promotion and forced a transfer by going to the media. NAC and Gent initially agreed on a €2.8 million transfer, but disagreed on payment terms. NAC then extended Omgba's contract until 2026, which was found to be non-regulatory, leaving him with one year left. Now, NAC and Gent have a few days to finalize the transfer before the Belgian window closes on September 6. Omgba has not played for NAC this season due to the saga.
AA Gent showed interest in Aimé Omgba, but he is still a player of NAC Breda.
Aimé Omgba has set his sights on a transfer to KAA Gent. The parties are waiting for the ruling in the arbitration case against NAC Breda. Meanwhile, the clubs are negotiating again about Omgba. The talented midfielder is eager to make the move to Gent. NAC's general manager Remco Oversier indicated that the latest offer from Gent was 2.8 million euros, but there was no mention of bonuses. According to Omgba's lawyer, the player has been sidelined at NAC, not given a squad number, removed from the team group chat, excluded from group activities, and not fully paid on time.
Aimé Omgba is keen on transferring to KAA Gent. The parties are awaiting the outcome of the arbitration case against NAC Breda. Meanwhile, the clubs are negotiating again. Previously, an agreement fell through, but negotiations have resumed after Gent qualified for the group stage of the Conference League. NAC's general director mentioned that there was an offer of 2.8 million euros without discussing bonuses. Omgba has been sidelined at NAC, not given a jersey number, removed from the group chat, excluded from group activities, and not fully paid on time. NAC claims that Omgba requested to work on an individual program while awaiting his transfer.
AA Gent is showing interest in acquiring Aimé Omgba from NAC. A previous attempt to finalize the deal was unsuccessful due to a failed medical examination. Initially, the club had been prepared to pay more than three million euros. Omgba has since initiated legal proceedings to challenge the contract extension option that NAC exercised. If he succeeds, he may become available for a reduced fee. A decision from the Dutch football association is anticipated soon.
Gent wants to make another attempt to sign Aimé Omgba from NAC Breda. Previous negotiations failed due to a medical examination. Omgba is currently in a legal dispute with NAC Breda over a contract option that was activated to keep him until 2026. Omgba claims he can earn significantly more at Gent.
AA Gent is making another attempt to sign Aimé Omgba from NAC Breda. Previously, an agreement seemed to be in place for the 21-year-old Dutchman, but his medical examination caused the deal to fall through. Arnar Vidarsson and his team initially offered over three million, but negotiations were proposed again. Omgba has filed a legal case to dispute the contract option that NAC exercised to keep him until mid-2026. If the Dutch football association rules in his favor, he could be signed for a lower fee. Omgba stated that he believes he can earn much more at Gent.
AA Gent is making a renewed effort to secure the transfer of Aimé Omgba from NAC. A previous agreement, which included a fee exceeding three million, was unsuccessful because Omgba did not pass the medical examination. Omgba has since initiated legal proceedings to challenge a contract option that NAC used to keep him until mid-2026. Should he succeed, Omgba could be available for a reduced fee. A decision from the Dutch football association is anticipated shortly.
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