The transfer of Annecy player Ben Hamed Touré to English side Barnsley was officialized this Sunday, August 30. The 23-year-old leaves the Haute-Savoie club to join the English league after a brief spell in France.
Foot National reported that "Le club haut-savoyard a acté le transfert définitif de Ben Hamed Touré vers Barnsley." This move comes as the club currently sits 6th in the Ligue 2 standings with 7 points. The team holds a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss from 4 games, with recent form showing DLWW.
Ben Hamed Touré joined FC Annecy last season. During his time with the club, the player appeared in 20 matches. He scored 3 goals and provided 3 assists during those appearances.
Touré discovered English football after previously playing in his native Ivory Coast and in France. His departure changes the roster listed on our squad page.
Sunday, August 30, was a busy day for several teams. Foot National stated that "Le Stade de Reims et le FC Annecy ont officialisé du mouvement, ce dimanche 30 août."
Stade de Reims confirmed the departure of Jordan Siebatcheu to the German second division. The 30-year-old signed with SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Siebatcheu had returned to Reims in January 2025, seven years after his initial departure.
Jordan Siebatcheu leaves behind a concrete record at the Champagne club. He recorded 26 goals and 10 assists in 89 professional appearances for Reims.
This exit is part of a transfer window trend where clubs adjust their squads. For Annecy, the goal remains promotion, as the club is only 2 points behind leaders Saint Etienne. The team has scored 5 goals and conceded 4 this season, a +1 goal difference.
The club must now focus on immediate sporting performance. The players are preparing for a significant away match.
FC Annecy will face Grenoble on September 4, 2026. The opponent currently ranks 13th in the table.
