Gibson Yah of FC Volendam is thanking the fans for their support after the draw during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Excelsior Rotterdam and FC Volendam at Stadion Woudestein on May 10, 2026 / Portsmouth Manager John Mousinho during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Reading and Portsmouth at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, England on 26 July 2025

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Sources: Portsmouth in 'advanced talks' to sign Gibson Yah

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13 Jun 2026, 1:17 pm

Portsmouth are in advanced talks to sign FC Volendam's Gibson Yah on a free transfer, sources have told Football Insider.

The defensive midfielder is set to be available as a free agent after failing to agree new terms on an extension after Volendam's relegation from the Eredivisie.

Sources understand that Pompey are close to an agreement for the 22-year-old's signature following his departure from the Dutch club.

Yah made a costly error in Volendam's relegation play-off game against Willem II before being substituted in the 20th minute, with his side then being relegated via a penalty shootout.

The young midfielder had signed a contract until the summer of 2027 with an option of another year upon his arrival, but it would appear that the Dutch side have no desire to keep him.

Yah came through the Ajax academy, but failed to make his first-team debut, before joining Utrecht on a free transfer in July 2022.

What should Portsmouth fans know about Yah's rapid rise?

Yah's time at Volendam appears to be coming to a sorry end, and it could be a make-or-break moment in his footballing career already.

With experience in both Ajax and Utrecht's academies, the defensive midfielder developed into quite the figure in the middle of the park.

As well as putting in tough sliding tackles and goal-saving blocks, Yah can break opposition lines with his passing, as well as not being afraid to carry the ball forward.

While many will focus on his mistake in Volendam's relegation play-off, he seems to be a player worth taking a risk on, especially on a free transfer.

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Mousinho could have a bit of a rebuild on his hands over the coming months, with several players attracting attention from those above.

Right-back Terry Devlin made a huge impact at Fratton Park, notching five goals and one assist in 40 games, and at 22 years of age, Pompey are likely just a stepping stone.

Regan Poole, Colby Bishop and Adrian Segecic are all being linked with moves away, all three of whom will be difficult to replace ahead of 2026-27.

After finishing 18th in the Championship last season, supporters will be hoping for a more positive campaign, with a much higher standing next term.

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