Ismaël Doukouré had previously gone on strike to force a move to Wolfsburg but remains keen on leaving Strasbourg. Bayer Leverkusen has also expressed interest. The relations between Doukouré and Strasbourg's management have normalized since his strike last summer, but the defensive player, despite being under contract until 2026 and having a salary below the top 10 earners at the club, refuses to extend his contract. Bayer Leverkusen has already approached him about a potential transfer. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 15.00m euros.