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CONFIRMED: Jonathan Bamba signs for Celta.
Celta beats LA Galaxy to sign Jonathan Bamba. The striker leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Jonathan Bamba moving to LA Galaxy.
CONFIRMED: Jonathan Bamba signs for Celta
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Jonathan Bamba transferring to LA Galaxy appears very low, with only 10% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.
- Jonathan Bamba has few opportunities to further develop within this LA Galaxy squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Usually, LA Galaxy buys players who have less potential than Jonathan Bamba.
- The players LA Galaxy normally buys have a much lower value compared to the current ETV value that Jonathan Bamba currently has.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Joseph Paintsil)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Joseph Paintsil)
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Missing potential star player in position
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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More potential than previously attracted players
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More expensive than previously attracted players
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Better than previously attracted players
Alternatives of LA Galaxy
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
66.2
66.2
|
Jesús Angulo |
 Toluca
|
€2.3M |
|
65.8
65.8
|
Álex Zendejas |
 America
|
€5.2M |
|
65.8
67.5
|
Olivier Deman |
 Bremen
|
€2.6M |
|
65.7
65.9
|
Mario Götze |
 E. Frankfurt
|
€2.3M |
|
65.7
71.5
|
Isaías Violante |
America
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€6.9M |
|
65.6
68.2
|
Mykhailo Mudryk |
 Tottenham
|
€28.1M |
|
65.5
77.5
|
Mika Godts |
 PSG
|
€32.9M |
|
65.5
65.8
|
Mathias Pereira Lage |
 St. Pauli
|
€1.9M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matías Fernández-Pardo | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | 11-08-2026 | Report | |
| Thomas Meunier | 15-07-2026 | Report | |
| Casemiro | 06-05-2026 | Report | |
| Ichem Ferrah | 23-03-2026 | Report | |
| Philippe Coutinho | 20-02-2026 | Report | |
| Bafodé Diakité | 18-07-2025 | Report | |
| Etienne Vaessen | 27-06-2025 | Report |
Jonathan Bamba
F, M (L)
Skill: 63.2
Pot: 63.2
Team
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire
Contracted Until
31 Dec 27
ETV
€2.1M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.7M – €2.5M
Who is Jonathan Bamba?
Jonathan Bamba (CIV) is a a wide playmaker and currently plays for Chicago Fire. Jonathan Bamba is 30 years old (1996/03/26). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 7. Jonathan Bamba has also been used as an inside forward.
Jonathan Bamba's current transfer value is between €1.7M and €2.5M. His last transfer was from Celta to Chicago Fire in 2025. Chicago Fire paid Celta €3.5M for Jonathan Bamba.
Jonathan Bamba latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
