Central African Republic striker Koyalipou joins Levante

Newly promoted Spanish La Liga side Levante have signed Central African Republic national team striker Goduine Koyalipou on loan from RC Lens. Koyalipou leaves the northern French side after a six-month stay for a season-long loan in Spain.

The 25-year-old forward had previously left Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia to join Lens, where he managed to score on his debut. However, after netting four goals in 15 Ligue 1 appearances, Koyalipou opted to move to Spain. Lens are seeking to refresh their attacking options and Koyalipou is deemed surplus to requirements for next season. Levante hold a buyout option, which can be triggered if they avoid relegation in the 2025/26 season.

Le premier but de Goduine Koyalipou avec le @RCLens 🥇⚽️ pic.twitter.com/evAXtMFqAz

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Levante welcomed their new striker and hope he can rediscover the form he showed in Bulgaria. Born in Bangui, Koyalipou represented France at youth level but switched his international allegiance to the Central African Republic in 2023, scoring once in six appearances. He has previously played in France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Bulgaria.