Cambridge United have sold defender Mamadou Jobe to Stockport County. The 23-year-old completed a permanent move for an undisclosed fee this week, signing a three-year contract with the Hatters.
According to a report from the BBC, the transfer was finalized in August 2026. Jobe departs the Abbey Stadium after a season where he made 49 appearances in all competitions, helping Cambridge United secure promotion from League Two. His potential debut for his new club could come this Saturday in a home fixture against Wycombe Wanderers.
What does Jobe bring to Stockport County?
Stockport boss Jim McNulty was clear about the qualities his new signing possesses. "He is an exceptional defender first and foremost, with a great blend of physical and technical attributes that we feel will really add to our group," McNulty told the BBC. Jobe's experience of a full League Two campaign, featuring in nearly every match, provides a solid foundation for the step up. His physical presence and reliability were key components of Cambridge's successful promotion push last term.
How does this transfer affect Cambridge United's season?
The sale comes as Cambridge United sit 4th in the League One table, having taken four points from their opening two matches. Their recent form reads DW, with four goals scored and three conceded, leaving them just two points behind leaders Bradford City. Managerial planning will now focus on reshaping the defensive unit without a player who was a near-ever-present. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming matches, including the next fixture against 2nd-placed Huddersfield at home on August 29th, on the club's fixtures page.
Where does Cambridge United go from here?
Losing a regular starter so early in the campaign presents a challenge. The club's recruitment team will likely be active, assessing options to fill the gap in the squad. Cambridge's strong start to the season, however, provides a positive platform. The current squad details and player statistics are available on the official squad and stats pages. The immediate focus turns to maintaining their early momentum in the league standings, where they currently hold a promising position. Balancing the books through player sales is part of the modern game, and reinvesting the fee from Jobe's transfer could be key to their continued competitiveness in League One.
