Evan Ndicka poised for World Cup spotlight

Evan Ndicka is set to feature for Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup, with English clubs monitoring his progress. Roma may look to cash in before the June deadline due to FFP constraints. Ndicka has made 127 appearances for Roma across three seasons, playing under four managers including Jose Mourinho. When Gian Piero Gasperini arrived, doubts arose about Ndicka’s adaptation, but he proved resilient. The left‑footed centre‑back also covered left‑back at Eintracht Frankfurt and missed only one league match in his latest campaign. Internationally, Ndicka has earned 27 caps for Ivory Coast, including four matches at the Africa Cup of Nations. He played every minute of the 2024 AFCON as Ivory Coast secured the title. A strong World Cup showing could trigger a move, and Roma expect to depart with a smile after a potential capital‑gain sale. Kaustubh Pandey notes the tournament will define the next phase of his career.