Wrexham Signs Manchester City Defender Issa Kaboré on Season-Long Loan

Wrexham AFC has secured the loan signing of Issa Kaboré, a 24-year-old Burkina Faso international right-back from Manchester City, for the 2025/26 season, marking the club’s 12th summer acquisition. Kaboré brings extensive experience from multiple loan spells across Europe, including clubs in Belgium, France, England, Portugal, and Germany, with 137 senior appearances and a Champions League debut with Marseille. Internationally, he has earned 49 caps for Burkina Faso and was named Young Player of the Tournament at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after helping his country reach the semi-finals. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson highlighted Kaboré as a young and dynamic addition who fits well into their tactical setup, offering depth and competition on the right flank. The deal was confirmed after transfer deadline day, with Kaboré expressing enthusiasm about joining a club he described as a 'family' with an ambitious project. This signing is part of Wrexham's broader recruitment effort under owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, aimed at strengthening their newly promoted Championship squad.