Stade Reims sign Kobi Henry – Orange County receive USL record fee

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Deal could reach $1m 

Ligue 1 side Stade Reims have signed talented center-back Kobi Henry. The 18-year-old center-back joins Reims from USL Championship side Orange County SC in what is a new league record transfer. ESPN reported that the initial fee is $700,000, plus bonuses that could see the deal eventually reach $1 million overall. The base fee alone makes it the most expensive transfer in USL Championship history (overview). The deal will go through on July 1 when the transfer window opens in Europe. 

“Kobi’s signature is a big step forward for our project,” Stade de Reims sporting director Pol-Edouard Caillot said in a club statement. “Reims has become one of the most attractive clubs for young players – we are the team where young players get the most playing time in Europe. Kobi will continue to grow and develop his skills in a good environment.”

After the USL Championship update – The most valuable players at a glance

Luis Solignac | El Paso Locomotive | Market value: $385,000

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Érick Torres | Orange County | Market value: $385,000 (-$55,000)

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Nikko Boxall | San Diego Loyal | Market value: $385,000

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Patrick Rakovsky | Orange County | Market values: $385,000

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Cameron Lancaster | Louisville City | Market value: $385,000

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Hadji Barry | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | Market value: $385,000

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Deklan Wynne | Detroit City | Market value: $385,000

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Graham Smith | Memphis 901 | Market value: $385,000

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Arturo Rodriguez | Phoenix Rising | Market value: $385,000

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Wilson Harris | Louisville City | Market value: $385,000 (+$165,000)

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Joshua Wynder | Louisville City | Market value: $385,000 (+$275,000)

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Kekuta Manneh | San Antonio FC | Market value: $413,000 (-$138,000)

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Florian Valot | Miami FC | Market value: $440,000 (-$110,000)

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Jordy Delem | San Antonio FC | Market value: $440,000 (-$110,000)

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Elliot Collier | San Antonio FC | Market value: $440,000

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Ian Soler | Louisville City | Market value: $440,000 (-$110,000)

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Douglas Martínez | Sacramento Republic | Market value: $495,000 (-$165,000)

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Juan Agudelo | Birmingham Legion | Market value: $550,000 (-$110,000)

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Henry, who is an Orlando City and Inter Miami CF academy product, has managed seven appearances across all competitions for Orange County this season (one goal). The 18-year-old has also featured in five games for the US men’s national team youth program (no goals). The center-back also received a significant bump in his market value in the recent USL Championship update jumping from $55,000 to $220,000. 

 


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