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Newly-promoted Valletta sign Malta international midfielder Yankam

Yannick Yankam in action for Malta against Italy. Photo: Domenic Aquilina

Valletta have bolstered their midfield with the signing of Malta international Yannick Yankam, marking a significant homecoming for the Qormi-born player after a stint in the United States.

Yankam, 27, began his career at Qormi before moving to Birkirkara in 2019, where he made over 100 appearances and captained the side to winning the FA Trophy in 2023.

In early 2024, he joined Lexington SC in the American USL League One, becoming the first active UEFA international to play in the league.

During his time in the US, he made 17 appearances, scoring two goals and providing three assists, earning multiple Team of the Week honours. 

At an international level, Yankam made his debut for Malta in March 2023, scoring in a UEFA European Championship qualifier against North Macedonia. He has since earned 14 caps. 

Valletta’s acquisition of Yankam is seen as a strategic move to lay down a marker that they are planning to be a forced to be reckoned with on their return to the top-flight football.

Yankam is Valletta’s third signing of the summer transfer window as the club have already brought in Brazilian goalkeeper Adilson Maringa and US defender Shaft Brewer.

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