Official: VfL Bochum's Samuel Bamba joins CS Marítimo

VfL Bochum 1848 have officially confirmed the departure of Samuel Bamba who has made the move to CS Marítimo Funchal.

The Portuguese first division side, along with Rhurpott club Bochum, have agreed to keep the transfer fee entirely confidential.

Samuel Bamba initially moved from Borussia Dortmund's reserve team to Castroper Straße in the summer of 2024.

He made a total of 10 competitive appearances for Bochum's first team, including three matches for the U-21 side. 

Thereafter, the 22-year-old struggled for game time, and last season he was loaned to Willem II Tilburg in the Dutch second division.

“Given the competition in the squad, it would have been difficult for Sammy to get playing time," said VfL sporting director Simon Zoller.

"Therefore, we looked for a solution and found the best possible one for him. We wish him all the best and much success in Portugal.”