Switzerland football news – Toma leaves Sion – Basel expanded with Xhaka – Sport

Taking of Zion to Genk

Bastien Toma leaves FC Sion and moves to Belgium. The 21-year-old midfielder signed a four-year contract with KRC Genk. Sittener Eigengewächs played 91 games for Valais and scored 10 goals. Genk is currently in 10th place after 4 match days.

Basel: Xhaka extended, Padula coming

FC Basel has prematurely extended the contract with Taulant Xhaka for another 3 years until the summer of 2024. To date, Granit Xhaka’s brother has played almost 300 competitive matches for FCB. In addition, the Basel team announces the commitment of Andrea Padula. The 24-year-old full-back played in the second half of the season in Wil with new FCB coach Ciriaco Sforza and receives a contract until 2023.

FCSG brings the Nantes forwards on loan

St. Gallen have signed Thody Elie Youan from FC Nantes on a loan for next season. The FCSG then has a purchase option for the French forward. Elie Youan went through all junior levels in Nantes.

Lausanne is also getting stronger

The Lausanne newcomers have secured the services of Rafik Zekhnini. The 22-year-old Norwegian is coming from Fiorentina for a season.