L’Équipe report this morning that newly promoted to the Premier League side Burnley have struck an agreement to sign 19-year-old central defender Soumaïla Coulibaly from Borussia Dortmund.
The France U20s international joined BVB in 2021 and shortly thereafter signed a professional contract, arriving from PSG on a free transfer after the player refused pro terms with the French capital side. Coulibaly made just two professional appearances with Dortmund before suffering an ACL injury during his first few weeks in the Ruhr valley.
Vincent Kompany’s side have struck a loan with quasi-obligation to buy deal for the player. This means that based on the player making a small number of appearances, the 2022/23 Championship winners will be forced to acquire the talent for €15m.
Talks have been ongoing for several weeks over a deal to facilitate the move for Coulibaly, who was under contract with Dortmund until 2026. The player will shortly undergo a medical to complete the move.
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