Emmanuel Sabbi moves to Vancouver Whitecaps in â?¬1 million deal

[caption id=attachment_1221146 align=alignnone width=1024] Le Havre's US forward #11 Emmanuel Sabbi celebrates his team's first goal by his teammate during the French L1 football match between Stade de Reims and Le Havre AC at the Stade Auguste-Delaune II in Reims, northern France on January 19, 2025. (Photo by DENIS CHARLET / AFP) (Photo by DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images)[/caption]Vancouver Whitecaps have secured a deal with Le Havre AC for US international Emmanuel Sabbi, with a transfer fee just over 1 million, according to Foot Mercato.Born in Schio, Italy to Ghanaian parents, Sabbi moved to the United States at a young age, where he spent his youth playing for Ohio Premier Soccer Club in Columbus, Ohio. His professional career took off in Europe, and he joined Le Havre in 2023 from Danish club Odense Boldklub for a similar transfer fee. During his first season in France, Sabbi became a regular, making 33 appearances, netting five goals, and providing one assist.However, following the departure of head coach Luka Elsner in the summer, Sabbis role at Le Havre has changed. Under new manager Didier Digard, the winger has seen less playing time, primarily coming off the bench, and has yet to register a goal or assist in the current season. With the move to Vancouver, Sabbi is poised for a fresh challenge in Major League Soccer. Read Full Story