FC Annecy has completed the signing of central defender Jonathan Do Marcolino and now turns its attention to a key Alpine derby against Grenoble this Friday. The club, sixth in Ligue 2 with seven points, must also manage the departure of striker Ben Hamed Touré, sold to Barnsley.
FC Annecy announced the signing of 20-year-old central defender Jonathan Do Marcolino. The player, developed at Stade Lavallois and Stade Rennais, has signed a contract until June 2029. A Gabon international, he was on loan last season to Bourg-en-Bresse in the French third tier where he played 22 matches. He joins to bolster a defensive unit that has conceded four goals in four league games.
His background with the France U16 national team and his recent experience in the National league make him a promising prospect for Annecy's project. The club has secured his services for the next three seasons, a logical move in a squad under reconstruction.
FC Annecy's next challenge is an away Alpine derby against Grenoble Foot 38 this Friday, September 4th. The match, for the fifth round of Ligue 2, will be broadcast on beIN Sports 8. Annecy, with a +1 goal difference, faces an opponent currently sitting 13th in the table.
Last season, FCA won 3-1 at the Stade des Alpes in the first leg. However, Grenoble remains unbeaten in the last two encounters against Annecy in the Coupe de France and the league return match. This duel is important for both sides targeting survival. The full schedule of matches is available in our fixtures section.
Striker Ben Hamed Touré has left FC Annecy to sign for Barnsley in the English third division, revealed Le Dauphiné Libéré. Having arrived a year ago from Ajaccio, the 24-year-old scored three goals and provided three assists in 20 matches last season. His absence against Metz last Saturday had already hinted at his departure, which coach Laurent Guyot did not hide.
This is the club's first sale of the summer. The newspaper also indicates that a return for winger Godson Kyeremeh, discussed last winter, was not on the cards in recent days. Annecy's transfer window remains active with several arrivals, including Oduro and Koné, to offset this exit.
FC Annecy currently occupies sixth place in the Ligue 2 standings with seven points, five behind leaders Saint-Étienne. The team's record shows two wins, one draw, and one loss, with five goals scored and four conceded. Their recent form, noted as DLWW, shows improvement after a mixed start to the season.
The last home match ended in a 1-1 draw against FC Metz on August 29th, with a goal from Kadan Young. This point keeps the club in the top half of the table, a realistic goal at this stage of the competition. The live standings can be accessed via our standings page.
The squad must now focus on preparing for the trip to Grenoble, a match that could help consolidate their position. The next league fixture is scheduled for September 4th at 8 PM at the Stade des Alpes.
