Amedspor have reached an agreement to sign French goalkeeper Alban Lafont as part of their squad planning for the 2026-27 season, the club have announced.
The 27-year-old, regarded as one of the notable French goalkeepers of his generation, will join the Turkish side ahead of the new campaign, bringing with him top-flight experience from both Ligue 1 and Serie A.
In a statement, the club confirmed they had secured the services of the former Toulouse, Fiorentina and Nantes keeper, hailing him as a major addition to their long-term project.
High-profile addition between the posts
Lafont has built a strong reputation in European football, having first broken through at Toulouse before earning a move to Italian Serie A side Fiorentina. He later returned to France with Nantes, where his performances further cemented his status as a reliable and experienced shot-stopper.
The club statement underlined that Lafont’s years at the highest level in France and Italy have made him “one of the most noted goalkeepers in European football”.
Crucially for Amedspor, he arrives not only with club pedigree but also with extensive experience in France’s national youth teams, having represented his country across several age categories. That international background is seen as an important asset for a side looking to raise its profile and competitiveness.
International experience and leadership
Throughout his career, Lafont has been involved with France’s youth set-up, featuring regularly at under-age levels and facing top prospects from across the continent. This grounding in international football has given him a broad tactical understanding and composure in high-pressure situations.
His leadership and organisational skills are expected to play a central role in Amedspor’s defensive structure as they build towards the 2026-27 season. The club is positioning his arrival as part of a wider strategy to strengthen key areas with players who have operated at elite levels.
Warm welcome from Amedspor
Confirming the agreement, Amedspor publicly welcomed their new signing into what they described as the “Amedspor family”, and offered their backing as he prepares to take on a central role in the team.
“Nous souhaitons la bienvenue a Alban Lafont dans la famille Amedspor et lui adressons nos vœux de succes sous nos couleurs vert et rouge.❤️💚”
The deal is being presented as a statement of intent by the club, signalling their ambition to compete at a higher standard both domestically and, potentially, on the European stage.
Further details on the length of Lafont’s contract and his official unveiling are expected to follow as Amedspor continue their preparations for the 2026-27 campaign.
