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Two assists in Chicago debut Bamba assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Columbus Crew.

Impact Bamba got his Chicago career off to a great start as he recorded two assists in his first 22 minutes in a Fire uniform. He also recorded five chances created and three crosses, proving those assists weren't just a fluke. After a great debut versus one of the league's best teams, Bamba's future in the MLS looks bright.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Midfielder Jonathan Bamba moves to MLS's Chicago Fire from Celta Vigo

Winger Jonathan Bamba was acquired by Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire from Spanish club Celta Viga and agreed to a three-year contract that includes a team option for 2028

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fire sign Jonathan Bamba after transfer from Spanish side The Chicago Fire acquired winger Jonathan Bamba on Tuesday and signed him to a contract that runs through the 2027 season.Financial terms we...

JANUARY 21 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Chicago Fire acquire DP winger Jonathan Bamba from Celta de Vigo | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Chicago Fire FC have acquired Ivory Coast international winger Jonathan Bamba from LaLiga side Celta de Vig...

JANUARY 21 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs with Chicago Bamba signed with Chicago as a designated player from Celta Vigo, the club announced.

Impact Bamba is making the switch to MLS with Chicago Fire, where he will join up as a designated player. Bamba is off to a slow start in his second season with Celta Vigo, but will have the chance to reset and try to get going in Major League Soccer.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Absent to face Athletic Bamba is out for Sunday's match against Atheltic due to ongoing transfer speculation, according to manager Claudio Giraldez. "Bamba is not here, his departure from the club is bein...

Impact Bamba will serve Sunday's match from the sidelines, as he is unavailable due to transfer speculation, not due to injury. He did start in their last match, so this will force a change, with Willot Swedberg or Hugo Sotelo taking his spot. Bamba will either return to the club within the coming days or his next notice will be a transfer, leaving his availability with Celta moving forward in question.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Friday's loss Bamba assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 defeat to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Bamba recorded his first goal contribution of the season Friday as his cross in the 26th minute set up Borja Iglesias' goal which tied the match at 1-1. He also put two shots on target and won two tackles before he was subbed off in the 69th minute for Hugo Alvarez.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Real Madrid Bamba (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Bamba had been cleared of his injuries and that earned him a spot in the starting XI Saturday. He has now started in four of the eight matches he has been available for, continuing to see time in more of a rotational role.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared of injuries Bamba (knee) has been cleared of his injuries and is fit moving forward, according to his club.

Impact Bamba received a huge boost Tuesday, as it has now been confirmed the midfielder is ready for a return. This comes after missing the club's last two games with a knee injury. He should be on the team sheet to face Real Madrid on Oct. 19 following the international break, likely seeing time off the bench after starting in three of his seven appearances on the team sheet when fit.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with group Bamba (knee) is questionable for Saturday's match against Las Palmas after training, accoridng to his club.

Impact Bamba could be in for a return after missing the club's last match, as he did train with the group ahead of the match. However, this will still come down to a fitness test ahead of the match. He has started in three of his seven appearances this campaign but has gone unused three times off the bench already, likely seeing the same fate if selected for Saturday.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee injury Bamba (knee) was not an option during Sunday's 1-1 draw to Girona.

Impact Bamba was left out Sunday with a knee injury and is at risk of missing the Las Palmas clash. He's seem four appearances to open up the campaign, starting three times while producing 10 crosses (four accurate), five chances created and four tackles.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in five crosses Bamba took an off target shot, crossed five times (two accurate) and created a chance during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Bamba was held off the scoresheet, but was active in attack from left wing. The attacker has yet to have a goal involvement this season and returned to the starting XI in the match after being an unused substitute in Celta's previous two matches.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Granada Bamba scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Granada.

Impact Bamba doubled Celta's lead with a play that was similar to their first goal, as a low cross from Jorgen Strand Larsen allowed Bamba to tap the ball home from close range. Bamba has three goals and two assists while starting in 24 of his 27 appearances this term.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns after two matches out Bamba (undisclosed) is starting for Celta Vigo during Sunday's trip to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Bamba returns after missing out on Celta's last two matches with an injury. A regular starter when fit, Bamba has just one goal involvement over his last six appearances.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be an option Sunday Bamba will not be an option for Sunday's match against Villarreal after being left off the squad list.

Impact Bamba has been left off the squad list for undisclosed reasons, having no prior report of injury. This comes after the midfielder went unused in the club's last match, most likely meaning he is not being rested and has an underlying issue that has yet to be announced. That being said, more should be available in the coming days, but he will not face Villarreal.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finally logs assist Bamba assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and five chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Sevilla.

Impact Bamba, who transferred to Celta Vigo following a seven-assist season with Lille, finally added one in the category with his performance Sunday. The assist marked his first since October and second since his transfer. Back-and-forth form and the African Cup of Nations limited Bamba, who is looking to get back on track post-AFCON.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in 1-0 win Bamba had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 1-0 win against Almeria.

Impact Bamba played a full 90 minutes for the first time since December 04. It was the fourth occasion in the competition where the 27-year-old produced four or more crosses. Bamba also provided 41 passes in the match, it was the most he did in a single fixture this season.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with the team Bamba (AFCON) is a bench option for Sunday's game against Cadiz.

Impact Bamba resumes being available after sitting out multiple fixtures while participating in AFCON with the Ivory Coast. He won't get the start right away despite his usual role. He has posted two goals, one assist, 31 shots (14 on target) and 40 crosses (11 accurate) in 18 showings.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for international duty Bamba was called up for AFCON with the Ivory Coast and will miss most of January.

Impact Bamba is set to miss at least two matches and maybe more while he is away with Ivory Coast. The midfielder will be a tough loss in the starting XI, though he missed one match already, with Franco Cervi taking his spot on the left flank.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in stalemate Bamba generated three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Bamba recorded multiple shots for the third game in a row, but unlike what happened against Athletic Bilbao, the speedy winger couldn't find the back of the net this time. Bamba has two goals and one assist this season, and he should remain in the XI when Celta takes on Cadiz next Monday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in defeat Bamba scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 4-3 defeat against Athletic.

Impact Bamba notched his second goal of the season in the 41st minute, delivering a well-placed finish from the edge of the box that beat the goalkeeper. Over the past two games, the midfielder has now taken five shots.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On scoresheet Bamba scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Bamba has now scored and assisted in the last two matches for his first of the season. He's started all nine matches for the team, totaling 15 shots (eight on target), 20 crosses (seven accurate) and 13 chances created.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First goal contribution in La Liga Bamba assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 2-1 loss to Las Palmas.

Impact Bamba earned an assist in Monday's match after finding Tasos Douvikas in the 67th minute for the opening goal of the match. This was the midfielder's first goal contribution since joining his new club two months ago. He is yet to miss a start this season and seems to be an important part of Celta's tactics this season.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers five crosses in defeat Bamba recorded one shot (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Osasuna.

Impact Bamba made his first league start for Celta Vigo after joining from Lille this summer. He was a significant contributor in his debut for the club as he registered the only shot on goal for his team. Unfortunately, none of his five crosses were accurate, and his team was held without a goal in their season opener. He'll look to pick up his first goal or assist for his new club in their upcoming matchup against Real Sociedad on Saturday.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs two year deal Bamba has agreed to a two-year deal with Celta Vigo on a free transfer from Lille, the club announced.

Impact Bamba has spent his whole career playing in France and will make a move to La Liga for the first time. He spent five years playing for Lille as a regular starter, recording 28 goals and 27 assists in 187 appearances. The midfielder be a big boost to the team's midfielder and is expected to be a starter heading into the 2023/24 campaign.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Midfielder Jonathan Bamba moves to MLS's Chicago Fire from Celta Vigo