Josh Maja joins Le Havre on free transfer after turning down West Brom offer

Nigerian striker Josh Maja has sealed a permanent move to French Ligue 2 side Le Havre AC on a free transfer after turning down a new contract offer from Championship club West Bromwich Albion. The 27‑year‑old signed a one‑year deal with an option for a second year and will wear the number 9 jersey at Stade Océane. Maja previously spent four and a half years with Girondins Bordeaux, scoring 25 goals in 85 league appearances between January 2019 and June 2023.

For Nigerian fans, this move keeps a talented striker in European football and shows that players rejected by English Championship sides can still find opportunities in France’s second tier. It also highlights the continued pipeline of Nigerian talent to French clubs, following the likes of Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi.

If you follow Nigerian players abroad, you might want to track Maja’s Ligue 2 performance this season, see how he adapts to Le Havre’s style, and watch whether the option year is triggered based on his goal contribution. His debut could come as early as the opening matchday, so checking the Ligue 2 schedule or Le Havre’s official site will give you the first chance to see him in action.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/01/transfer-maja-returns-to-france-with-le-havre-move/