San Diego FC signs Cédric Bakambu through 2026

He scored 15 goals in 74 appearances for Real Betis.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 41 min read

What happened: Bakambu arrives as a free agent after two seasons in Spain. The 35-year-old made three appearances for Congo DR at the 2026 World Cup.

Why it matters: The move gives San Diego a veteran forward for the final phase of the regular season. Club options

By the numbers: Bakambu has 191 goals and 39 assists in 492 club appearances, averaging 0.47 goal contributions per appearance. He produced 22 goal contributions in 74 appearances for Real Betis and 52 in 105 for Villarreal.

What to watch: His addition to the roster is pending receipt of a P1 visa.

Sources

sandiegofc.com 2026-09-04T20:51:24.325547+00:00

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