Borussia Dortmund has officially sold Soumaïla Coulibaly to Racing Strasbourg Alsace for a reported €7.5 million, with a potential €1 million in bonuses. The 21-year-old French defender, who joined Dortmund from Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, has signed a five-year contract with Strasbourg until 2030.
Coulibaly’s transfer is seen as a savvy financial move for Dortmund, considering he made only two senior team appearances in five years due to injury setbacks. He was previously loaned to Royal Antwerp and Stade Brestois, where he gained valuable experience, including eight Champions League appearances .
Dortmund’s sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, wished Coulibaly well, acknowledging his potential despite injury struggles. This sale aligns with Dortmund’s strategy of scouting young talent and refining their squad .
Strasbourg, backed by BlueCo, gains a young defender with European exposure, strengthening their backline. Coulibaly’s move marks a new chapter in his career, and fans can expect him to make a significant impact in Ligue 1 .
