Soumaila Coulibaly leaving Borussia Dortmund?
Soumaila Coulibaly, aged 20, is set to be loaned to Champions-League participant Stade Brest for the 2024/25 season. The clubs have confirmed the absence of a purchase option in the loan agreement. Borussia Dortmund's sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, highlighted Coulibaly's need for regular high-level match practice and rhythm, which he can gain at Brest in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League. Kehl also noted that Coulibaly has made significant physical progress in recent months.
Borussia Dortmund loans its central defender talent Soumaila Coulibaly for the 2024/25 season to the French first division club and Champions League participant Stade Brest. Sports director Sebastian Kehl announced that he would 'watch the performances of the 20-year-old player with great interest.'
Soumaïla Coulibaly, a 20-year-old central defender and former PSG youth player, has been loaned to Stade Brestois from Borussia Dortmund. The loan does not include a purchase option. Stade Brestois announced his arrival and expressed confidence in his ability to bring experience to the team despite his young age.
Soumaila Coulibaly played on loan at Royal Amberes last season, where he played 34 matches, including six as a starter in the Champions League. However, the Belgian team did not exercise the pre-agreed purchase option.
Soumaila Coulibaly was on a one-year loan to Royal Antwerp FC, where he performed well in the first half of the season, including playing all six Champions League group stage matches. However, injuries affected his performance in the second half of the season. His future at Borussia Dortmund depends on the status of Mats Hummels and Niklas Süle.
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