Coulibaly set to join Strasbourg as Chelsea eye defender for the future

In partnership with

Bulinews

·19 August 2026

Coulibaly set to join Strasbourg as Chelsea eye defender for the future

RC Strasbourg are set to sign Karim Coulibaly from Werder Bremen, according to multiple sources, including Sky Germany.

The clubs are understood to have agreed on a guaranteed transfer fee of €20 million, plus €5 million in potential bonuses and a 10% sell-on clause.

OneFootball Videos

19-year-old Coulibaly has already been given permission to travel for his medical and will become the second-msot expensive sale in Werder's history, only behind Diego, who moved to Juventus for 27 million back in 2009.

The transfer is part of BlueCo’s multi-club structure, which includes both Strasbourg and Chelsea.

Chelsea were also reportedly interested in Coulibaly, and his move to Strasbourg could pave the way for a future switch to the London club if he continues his impressive development in France.