Akpa-Akpro Is A New Gialloblù Midfielder!

Verona – Hellas Verona FC announces the acquisition of Ivorian midfielder Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro, who has signed a contract with the gialloblù Club until June 30, 2026.

Born in Toulouse, France, on October 11, 1992, Akpa-Akpro came up through the youth system of his hometown club, Toulouse FC. With the white-and-purple team, he made his first-team debut in Ligue 1 on August 6, 2011, at 18 years old, in the match won against Ajaccio. He spent six seasons with the French club, making 132 appearances in league and cup competitions, scoring 6 goals and providing 10 assists, while also wearing the captain’s armband on multiple occasions.

In the 2017/18 season, he moved to Salernitana in Serie B, where he stayed for three campaigns, making 61 appearances and scoring 2 goals in the amaranto shirt.

In the 2020/21 season, he joined Lazio, where he also made his debut in European competitions, playing in the UEFA Champions League on October 20, 2020, against Borussia Dortmund. That season, he played 8 matches in the top European competition, and at the end of his two years with the biancocelesti, he totaled 55 appearances and 1 goal.

In the 2022/23 season, Akpa-Akpro moved to Empoli, led by coach Zanetti, which finished in fourteenth place with 43 points. In that campaign, the Ivorian player became a key figure in the Tuscan midfield, ending the season with 24 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist.

In the last two years, he played for Monza, making 33 appearances over two Serie A seasons.

Hellas Verona FC warmly welcomes Jean-Daniel, wishing him a future full of satisfaction in the gialloblù shirt.