Striker Suffered a Knee Injury in First Match Back in France
Jordan Pefok has emotionally returned to Stade de Reims, the club where he began his professional career, only to suffer a serious injury setback in his first appearance back at the French club.
The 28-year-old forward completed a €4.5 million transfer from Union Berlin, signing a contract to keep him at the Stade Auguste-Delaune until 2027. The move marked a homecoming for Pefok, who scored 25 goals in 75 appearances for Reims during his first spell. In the standout 2017-18 season, he led the club's scoring charts during their promotion to Ligue 1.
Reims General Manager Mathieu Lacour expressed his enthusiasm about the reunion: "It is always a pleasure to see the return of a player trained at the Club. Jordy has always been part of our history, and his return is a great opportunity to strengthen our team."
Before his return to France, Pefok had struggled to find form in Germany, failing to score in 18 Bundesliga appearances this season. Despite the challenges, the striker maintained a positive attitude about his time at Union Berlin. "I will never forget my time at Union," Pefok said upon his departure. "I made a lot of new friends, and what we achieved together is still incredible."
However, his fresh start at Reims took a devastating turn when he suffered a serious injury shortly after being introduced as a substitute in a Coupe de France match against Bourgoin-Jallieu. The injury cut short his eagerly anticipated return to French football, adding another challenging chapter to a career that has seen him play across France, Switzerland, and Germany since leaving Reims.
The nine-time capped USMNT forward will now focus on his recovery as he looks to revive his career at his boyhood club.
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