FC Zurich sign defender Pa Modou

27-year-old Pa Modou Jagne, player of Gambia’s national team, has joined FC Zurich from FC Sion with immediate effect. The defender has signed a contract until 30 June 2019.

Pa Modou joined Challenge League side FC Wil from Gambia Sports Authority in 2007 before transferring to FC St Gallen two years later. Since the summer of 2013, Pa Modou played for FC Sion, with whom he won the Swiss Cup in 2015. During the past season, he competed in 28 official matches – primarily as a left-back, but also as a center-back.