Burkina Faso international goalkeeper Hervé Koffi is on the verge of joining Belgian top-flight side Union Saint-Gilloise ahead of the new season.
The 29-year-old shot-stopper is expected to leave French side RC Lens this summer after an impressive loan spell with Angers SCO during the 2025/26 campaign.
Koffi enjoyed one of the most consistent seasons of his career in Ligue 1, playing a crucial role for Angers and helping the club remain competitive throughout the campaign. His performances between the posts earned widespread praise, particularly his ability to produce decisive saves in key moments.
The Burkinabe goalkeeper finished the season with 10 clean sheets, underlining his importance to Angers’ defensive stability and further enhancing his reputation as one of Africa’s most dependable goalkeepers currently playing in Europe.
Despite his successful campaign in France, Koffi is not expected to remain in Ligue 1 next season. Instead, he appears set for a return to familiar surroundings in Belgium, where he previously established himself as one of the league’s standout goalkeepers.
According to reports from Belgium, reigning Pro League contenders Union Saint-Gilloise have identified Koffi as their preferred target in goal and have been working aggressively to complete a deal.
The Brussels-based club reportedly made the Burkina Faso international their top priority during the current transfer window as they sought an experienced goalkeeper capable of strengthening their squad for domestic and European competitions.
Their efforts appear to have paid off, with reports suggesting that Union Saint-Gilloise have successfully convinced the goalkeeper to join the project.
Belgian media outlets indicate that Koffi is expected to arrive in Belgium on Thursday, July 30, to finalize the transfer and complete the necessary formalities ahead of the official announcement.
The proposed deal is understood to be a loan move from RC Lens, with no purchase option included in the agreement. This means the goalkeeper would remain under contract with the French club while spending the season in Belgium.
RC Lens are reportedly open to another temporary move for the goalkeeper despite his strong performances at Angers. Koffi remains tied to the club until June 30, 2028, giving Lens long-term control over his future.
For Union Saint-Gilloise, the acquisition would represent a major boost. The club would be bringing in a goalkeeper with extensive European experience, proven leadership qualities and a track record of performing consistently at a high level.
The move would also mark a homecoming of sorts for Koffi, who is no stranger to Belgian football. Before moving to France, the Burkina Faso international enjoyed successful spells with Royal Excel Mouscron and Royal Charleroi Sporting Club.
His time in Belgium helped establish his reputation as one of the league’s most reliable goalkeepers and ultimately paved the way for his transfer to RC Lens.
That familiarity with Belgian football is expected to make his transition to Union Saint-Gilloise considerably smoother. Unlike many foreign arrivals who require time to adapt, Koffi already understands the league, the football culture and the demands of the competition.
For the player himself, the move offers another opportunity to maintain regular first-team football while continuing to compete at a high level. With the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and future international commitments on the horizon, consistent playing time will remain crucial for the Burkina Faso number one.
Should the transfer be finalized as expected, Union Saint-Gilloise will be securing one of the most experienced goalkeepers in African football, while Koffi will embark on a third Belgian adventure with the aim of adding another successful chapter to an already impressive career.
All indications suggest that the deal is nearing completion, and barring any last-minute complications, Hervé Koffi could soon be wearing the colours of Union Saint-Gilloise as he prepares for a fresh challenge in the Belgian Pro League.
Source: Africasoccer