Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s American adventure is over. Following the New York Red Bulls’ 3-0 victory over Atlanta United on November 7, the Cameroonian striker took a moment to salute the fans one last time. In a video shared on social media, he thanked them for their support and spoke of the joy of seeing young supporters smile every time he scored.
Choupo-Moting arrived in January 2025 after his contract with Bayern Munich had run its course, signing a two-year deal with an option for a third season. The New York front office chose not to take it up.
His first season had been a convincing one, with 17 goals that made him the team’s top scorer. The second took a very different turn. Under Michael Bradley, the new head coach focused on youth, the veteran was pushed down the pecking order behind 18-year-old prodigy Julian Hall, with his playing time reduced to a handful of minutes per game.
Now a free agent, the former Paris Saint-Germain striker will weigh up his next move. He did, however, hint to the supporters that he would be back to see them again.