French winger Yohan Bai, with experience in Ligue 2 and Bulgaria's top flight, has signed with the Halifax Wanderers in the Canadian Premier League (CPL) through 2026. Bai joins as the Wanderers' fifth international signing for the 2025 season. Meanwhile, Atletico Ottawa has signed former Canadian youth international defender Noah Abatneh to a one-year contract.
French winger Yohan Bai, who has played in France's second-tier Ligue 2 and the Bulgarian top flight, has signed with the Halifax Wanderers through the 2026 Canadian Premier League season with a club option for 2027."Yohan has an incredible ability to do things at a high speed and we felt adding a player who can stretch the game and create individual magic will help take us to the next level," Wanderers coach Patrice Gheisar said in a statement.
A native of Arras, Bai is a product of Amiens SC’s youth program. He started his professional career with SAS Epinal before joining AS Furiani-Agliani, CMS Oissel and Canet Roussillon FC. "Yohan fits the profile of attacker we wanted to add this season with a combination of creativity, pace and scoring ability," Halifax sporting director Matt Fegan said."He has the versatility to play across the front line which suits our playing style. Having played at some prestigious clubs overseas he is also an experienced player who will help elevate the quality in the squad on and off the pitch.
"Lorenzo was the first player to reach out and welcome me to the team and told me all about the club, the city and the supporters," Bai said."He’s the kind of player who makes the match easier for his teammates so I’m looking forward to creating a bond with him on and off the field."
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