Cedric Kipre is poised to join Stade de Reims following the expiration of his West Brom contract, according to Sky Sports (live transfer blog, 23.07.24, 20:58).
West Brom offered the centre-back a new deal at the end of last season, as detailed on their retained list, following their defeat in the play-off semi-finals to eventual winners Southampton. However, he is yet to sign it and is now set for a new move abroad.
Kipre, 27, officially became a free agent in late June and has been weighing up his options over recent times. He made 46 appearances in all competitions in the last campaign to help Carlos Corberan’s side get into the top six.
In this latest update regarding his situation by Sky Sports, the player is heading to Reims in Ligue 1 for a new challenge. They are said to have ‘beaten’ a ‘number’ of clubs in both England and overseas for his signature.
West Brom contract rebel to secure move
Kipre enjoyed a new lease of life at West Brom under the guidance of Corberan.
They signed him back in 2020 but he initially struggled to make an impact at The Hawthorns.
He was loaned out to Charleroi and Cardiff City to get some game time before returning to his parent club last summer.
