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Phiri secures a return to France with Paris FC move

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  • Post published:June 30, 2022

South African midfielder Lebogang Phiri has secured a return to France after signing for Ligue 2 side Paris FC.

The combative midfielder spent four years in france playing 88 times for EA Guingamp between 2017 and 2021, which included one campaign in Ligue 2.

However, the 27-year-old moved to Turkish outfit Rizespor but, after a disappointing season in Turkey, his side were relegated to the second division after finishing 17th on the league table.

The move is a loan, which will have Phiri spending the 2022-23 season in the French second division, with the club agreeing an option to buy at the end of the loan deal.