Issa Kabore set to join Wrexham permanently from Man City
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Manchester City's Issa Kabore is nearing a permanent transfer to Wrexham after a successful loan spell during the last season. The Burkina Faso international recorded eight assists while playing 32 games for Wrexham in 2025-26, aiding their Championship effort. He previously made multiple loan moves and has yet to make a senior appearance for Manchester City. Wrexham has been actively bolstering their squad ahead of the upcoming Championship campaign, aiming for a stronger finish after placing seventh last season. The transfer window closes on September 1.
- •Kabore featured prominently at Wrexham, contributing eight assists last season.
- •He has had multiple loans since joining Man City in 2020.
- •Wrexham finished seventh in the Championship last year.
- •Wrexham aims to strengthen its squad before the transfer window closes.
- •The team resumes action against Birmingham City on Friday at 20:00 BST.
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — Wrexham close in on Ekomie and Kabore deals
- 11:57 AMBBC Sport — Man City's Kabore set for permanent Wrexham move
"Manchester City's Issa Kabore is poised to seal a permanent switch to Championship club Wrexham, who are also close to signing left-back Jacques Ekomie from French side Angers.
"Manchester City's Issa Kabore is poised to seal a permanent switch to Championship club Wrexham following his loan spell there last season.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 12:33 PMWrexham close in on Ekomie and Kabore deals
Manchester City's Issa Kabore is poised to seal a permanent switch to Championship club Wrexham, who are also close to signing left-back Jacques Ekomie from French side Angers.
- BBC SportAug 26, 2026, 11:57 AMMan City's Kabore set for permanent Wrexham move
Manchester City's Issa Kabore is poised to seal a permanent switch to Championship club Wrexham following his loan spell there last season.
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