Josh Maja Joins Le Havre AC on Free Transfer
Le Havre AC Signs Experienced Striker
Nigeria and England striker Josh Maja has joined French club Le Havre AC from West Brom on a free transfer. The 27-year-old centre-forward signed a contract with the Ligue 1 club that will run until June 30, 2027, and he will wear the number nine shirt.
Maja returns to France after spending three seasons at West Brom. He joined the Championship club from Girondins de Bordeaux on a free transfer in August 2023, having previously played for Bordeaux, Stoke City, and Fulham. His move to Le Havre marks his return to Ligue 1, where he has made 47 appearances and scored nine goals, along with two assists.
Maja also has experience in Ligue 2, where he netted 16 goals in 38 appearances, and the Championship, where he found the back of the net 19 times from 110 games. He began his senior career at Sunderland after progressing through their youth system and made his first move abroad in January 2019 when he joined Bordeaux for a fee of €1.5m.
He later had loan spells with Fulham and Stoke City before returning to Bordeaux in 2022. Maja has also played in England’s Premier League, making 15 appearances and scoring three goals. His career record includes stints in League One, the Championship, Ligue 1, and Ligue 2, giving him experience across both English and French football.
Le Havre's Next Move
Le Havre have secured a centre-forward who has played regularly in the two countries’ top divisions and second tiers. Maja is right-footed and has also scored in domestic cup competitions in England and France, including three goals in seven Coupe de France appearances. His previous club, West Brom, is listed as part of his career history that began with his development at Fulham’s academy before moves to Manchester City’s youth setup and Sunderland’s youth teams.
Maja's free transfer to Le Havre was completed on July 31, 2026, with his contract in France set to run until June 2027.
