Salford City defender Rosaire Longelo has completed a transfer to League Two rivals Notts County. The 26-year-old signed a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, as confirmed by the BBC this week.
Longelo made 63 appearances for Salford after joining in January 2025. His departure comes as the club sits 23rd in League Two, having lost all three of their opening matches this season. They have scored just once while conceding five goals, leaving them seven points behind early leaders Barnet.
Who is Rosaire Longelo?
Rosaire Longelo is a 26-year-old defender who began his professional career at West Ham United. He developed through the academy at the Premier League club before seeking first-team opportunities elsewhere. His career path included spells with Accrington Stanley and Swindon Town, where he gained valuable League One experience. Longelo brought that higher-level know-how to Salford City when he arrived at the Peninsula Stadium last year. Richard Montague, Notts County's director of football, described the new signing as an attack-minded wide player. "Rosaire is an attack-minded wide player with plenty of pace, trickery and dribbling ability," Montague said.
What does his departure mean for Salford?
Longelo's exit removes an experienced option from a Salford City squad that is struggling for form. The team's recent results show one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five outings. They have lost their last three consecutive matches, including a 1-0 home defeat to Chesterfield on August 22. Manager Karl Robinson now has a gap to fill in his defensive ranks ahead of the next match. Salford travel to face sixth-placed Oldham Athletic on September 26. Fans can track the team's upcoming schedule on our fixtures page.
Where does Salford City stand now?
The club's current league position presents a clear challenge. With zero points from three games, the early season has not gone to plan. The goal difference of minus four highlights issues at both ends of the pitch. The search for a first win of the campaign continues. The squad list on our squad page will show any new additions brought in to compensate for Longelo's sale. The full League Two table, showing the seven-point gap to Barnet, is available on our standings page.
Longelo's three-year contract with Notts County begins immediately.
