FC Cincinnati added depth and experience to its attack with the signing of Dominique Badji to a one-year contract.
Weeks after Badji posted a photo to Instagram that suggested he might have been considering FC Cincinnati for his next move, FCC on Monday announced Badji's acquisition was complete.
The contract is for the 2022 season and has club options that could keep Badji at FCC through 2024.
Badji, 29, of Senegal, brings eight years and nearly 10,000 minutes worth of MLS experience to FC Cincinnati. He spent time with three different organizations including five years with the Colorado Rapids over multiple stints.
The signing follows a consistent offseason pattern for FC Cincinnati of bringing MLS experience and proven success in the league to TQL Stadium for 2022. It's an approach that started with the hiring of Chris Albright as general manager and has continued with the introduction of Pat Noonan as head coach.
The emphasis on MLS know-how is also permeating FC Cincinnati's player signings so far this offseason. Badji offers experience in terms scoring – something Cincinnati's always been in short supply of since joining MLS even as 2021 saw more reliable offensive output.
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