Choupo-Moting starts a new chapter: move to the New York Red Bulls!

Choupo-Moting starts a new chapter: move to the New York Red Bulls!

Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting's move to the RB cosmos is official! The 35-year-old former Bayern star has taken a route from Munich to New York, signing an impressive two-year contract with the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer (MLS), with an option for a further season in 2027. This exciting news was confirmed on Wednesday. Choupo-Moting, who scored 38 goals and provided 13 assists in 122 games for FC Bayern, was recently without a club and has also had interest from teams such as HSV and Schalke 04. His move brings a breath of fresh air into his career, which has already taken him through various top European leagues.

A comeback with old friends

In New York, Choupo-Moting will meet familiar faces, including his former coach Sandro Schwarz from their time together at Mainz 05 and ex-Bundesliga professional Emil Forsberg, who most recently led the club to the MLS final as captain. Sports director Jochen Schneider was enthusiastic about the reinforcements: “We are pleased to add a player of the caliber of Maxim to our squad,” said Schneider. Choupo-Moting brings 17 years of professional football experience, including his exploits at Paris Saint-Germain, where he scored 9 goals in 51 games and won two Ligue 1 titles.

With his move to the Red Bulls, Choupo-Moting will not only bring his skills to the American playing field, but also important international experience that could benefit the team in the coming season. His time at Bayern, where he won three Bundesliga titles and a World Cup, among other titles, has molded him into a valuable player ready to light the fire in the MLS. It will be really exciting to see how his style of play develops in the new league as the Red Bulls hope to be at the top with him.