Ibrahim Salah leaves FC Basel on loan
FC Basel has confirmed the loan move of winger Ibrahim Salah to Royal Antwerp. The 24-year-old Moroccan with Belgian citizenship will play in Belgium this season. Salah joined Basel in September 2025 and scored four goals in 35 matches. In Antwerp, he will work with Michael Frey, while Marvin Compper, the former assistant coach of FC St. Gallen, will lead the team.
What does this mean for FC Basel?
The departure of Salah is a loss for FC Basel, who are currently in 7th place in the Super League with 3 points. With a record of one win, one loss, and a goal difference of 1:1, the team has not yet found its desired form. The gap to league leaders BSC Young Boys is already 3 points.
What's next for FC Basel?
FC Basel's next match is on September 20, 2026, against FC St. Gallen, who are currently in 3rd place. The home game could be an opportunity to get the season back on track.
