Adama Bojang Conquers European Stage: Salary and Transfer Value of the Young Gambian Star

Ahead of the 2023/2024 season kickoff, Stade de Reims beat several teams from England, France, and Germany in the race for the rising star Adama Bojang. The talented Gambian had been given the opportunity to test his skills in Europe. 

As stated by the president of the Gambian Football Federation, Lamin Kaba Bajo, the transfer of the forward is not only a significant event in the career of the young player but also in the development of football in the country.

What is Adama Bojang’s salary at Stade de Reims?

The young Gambian joined the French club in the summer of 2023 on an agreement lasting until June 30, 2028. Over five years in France, Bojang will receive €600,000 excluding bonuses. In the 2023/2024 season, the Gambian will earn €120,000, which amounts to €2,308 per week.

Team Salary Overview: Bojang – the lowest-paid player of the French club

In the 2023/2024 season, Stade de Reims’ total expenditure on salaries is €15,630,000, or €300,577 per week. The highest-paid player in the team is winger Mohamed Daramy. The Danish national team player receives €1,500,000 per year, or €28,846 per week. 

Adama Bojang ranks only 22nd in the salary ranking, sharing it with midfielder Valentin Atangana from France. This is the last position among all players of the French team. Guinea midfielder Ibrahim Diakite, who occupies the second-to-last position, receives €40,000 more. Furthermore, the Gambian ranks last among foreign and African players of Stade de Reims. However, the forward closes the trio of the highest-paid players under 20.

Career Salary Comparison

Despite interest from many top European clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea, the Gambian signed a contract with Stade de Reims. After moving to France, the forward’s salary increased approximately ninefold. Thus, the young talent from Gambia now earns the highest income of his career.

Market Value: Second among the most expensive players of the reserve team of Stade de Reims

The transfer value of the Gambian forward has only increased once so far: immediately after signing a long-term contract with the French club. In a matter of months, Adama Bojang’s transfer sum has grown fivefold. Currently, Transfermarkt estimates the Gambian winger at €500,000, placing him second among the players of the reserve team of Stade de Reims. Only French winger Mamadou Diakhon is more expensive, with his transfer sum being €200,000 higher.

Achievements with the National Team

In 2023, Adama Bojang, along with the Gambian U20 national team, participated in the CAF U-20 Afrcia Cup of Nations. He played in all matches, scoring four goals and providing an assist: his goal was the only one in the semi-final game against Nigeria. 

However, in the decisive match, the Gambians lost to Senegal 0-2, securing only silver medals. In turn, Bojang tied with Senegalese forward Deo Bassinga for second place in the tournament’s top scorers list, trailing only Senegal’s midfielder Pape Diop by one goal. Additionally, the Gambian was selected for the team of tournament.

Six months later, the Gambian forward made his debut at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina. Adama Bojang scored a brace in the very first match of the group stage. The Gambian national team subsequently advanced to the playoffs from the top spot but lost in the round of 16 to the eventual champions from Uruguay.

Football and Financial Perspectives 

In the 2023/2024 season, Adama Bojang has been more often appearing for Stade de Reims’ reserve team. The forward has played in seven matches, scoring eight goals. At the moment, the Gambian is the top scorer of the B team. 

Additionally, Bojang has been involved with the main team. He was included to the squad for 11 matches across all competitions, but managed to appear on the pitch just four times. 

It most likely, the Gambian forward will spend the remainder of the season with the Stade de Reims reserve team. Nevertheless, the outstanding results Adama Bojang has already achieved with Team B will surely bring him closer to regular appearances in Ligue 1.