Josh Maja Returns to France with Ligue 1 Side Le Havre
Nigerian striker Josh Maja has completed a free transfer to French Ligue 1 club Le Havre after his contract with West Bromwich Albion expired at the end of the last season.
The 27‑year‑old forward became a free agent when his deal at The Hawthorns ran out and he chose not to extend his stay.
Le Havre have handed Maja a one‑year contract that includes the option of an additional 12 months. He will wear the number 9 shirt at Stade Océane as the club prepares for the upcoming Ligue 1 campaign.
This move takes Maja back to familiar territory. He previously enjoyed a successful spell in French football with Girondins Bordeaux, where he played from January 2019 to June 2023, scoring 25 league goals in 85 appearances and establishing himself as one of the club’s most reliable attackers.
Le Havre will be hoping the Nigerian can reproduce that form as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new season.
During his three seasons with West Brom, Maja was hampered by recurring injuries, yet he still managed 17 goals in 64 Championship appearances before departing.
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