Paris FC signs Mali forward Lassine Sinayoko on three-year deal

Paris FC has completed the signing of Malian international forward Lassine Sinayoko from AJ Auxerre on a three-year contract running through June 30, 2029. The reported transfer fee landed between €8 million and €10 million, a deal that took roughly a week of negotiations to finalize.

Hull City reportedly tabled an offer of up to €13 million, excluding bonuses, for Sinayoko. He chose Paris instead.

The deal and why it matters for Paris FC’s ambitions

Sinayoko posted 12 goals and 4 assists during the 2025-26 season with Auxerre.

Paris FC initially offered €7 million, which Auxerre rejected. The two sides eventually settled on the higher figure after a week of back-and-forth. Sinayoko traveled to Paris, passed his medical, and put pen to paper.

The signing is the second attacking addition for Paris FC this window, following the recent arrival of Pablo Pagis from Lorient.

Who is Lassine Sinayoko

Sinayoko, 26, is a product of Auxerre’s youth academy and has been a professional since 2019. He is also a capped international for Mali.

His output last season, roughly a goal contribution every two-and-a-half matches, placed him among the more productive forwards in Ligue 1.

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