The 25-year-old midfield enforcer has completed his move to the Scottish top tier outfit and will be teaming up with his new employers on January 1
Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Danso has joined Scottish Premiership side Livingston FC from Norwegian OBOS leagues club Stabæk on a three-and-a-half-year contract, the club have announced.
The former Olympique Lyonnais man is joining the Lions on a free transfer after the expiration of his deal with the Norwegian second division side having now penned a pre-contract agreement with the Scottish outfit ahead of the January transfer window.
A statement confirming the signing of the Ghanaian enforcer read on the club's official website: ''We’re delighted to announce the pre-contract signing of Ghanaian Emmanuel Danso from Stabæk following the expiry of his contract.
''The 25-year-old midfielder will officially become David Martindale’s first signing of the January window when he joins on New Years Day, subject to international transfer clearance.
''Danso started his footballing career at SC Accra, before securing a move to French giants Olympique Lyonnais in February 2019. He made 12 appearances for Lyon II before making the switch to Norwegian club Strømsgodset. He spent two seasons at the Marienlyst Stadion, making 43 appearances between the main team and their second team. He joined Stabæk for the 2025 season, making 24 appearances.
''He joins the club on a three-and-a-half-year deal, keeping the latest recruit in West Lothian until June 2029, and will wear the number 37 shirt. Welcome to Scotland, Emmanuel!''
Danso figured in 30 game appearances for Stabæk across all competitions in the 2025/26 Norwegian football seasons.
He is yet to be cap-tied by the Ghana Senior National Team, the Black Stars on the international stage.
