Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Osman has officially joined French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre on a one‑year loan from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, with an option to buy at the end of the season .
The 20‑year‑old, a former Right to Dream and FC Nordsjælland talent, returns to European action after a productive stint at Feyenoord, where he made 32 appearances across all competitions, scored four goals and provided three assists .
At Auxerre, Osman will join compatriots Gideon Mensah and Elisha Owusu, both established members of the Ghana national team. Mensah and Owusu were instrumental in the club’s recent promotion to Ligue 1, having played key roles during the 2023–24 season .
Osman expressed his excitement after the move:
“Happy to be here. Can’t wait to get started,”
he said in a video shared by Auxerre on 8 July .
This loan marks a significant step for Osman as he aims to gain vital top‑flight experience and solidify his credentials in a competitive European league. Fans and teammates will be eager to see how he develops alongside Mensah and Owusu this season.