The Racing Club of Strasbourg strengthened its defensive sector with the arrival of Soumaila Coulibaly, a 21-year-old central defender. From Borussia Dortmund, the player signed a five-season contract, committing himself until 2029. Its transfer, estimated at €7.5 million, took shape after a period of interest on the part of clubs like Chelsea. Coulibaly, trained at Paris Saint-Germain, began his professional career in Dortmund in 2021. A French international in the youth categories (U16, U17, U20), he also had experiences on loan at Antwerp in Belgium and at the Stade Brestois, where he played several matches in Ligue 1 and the Champions League. The player is described as a calm left center defender with the ball, whose playing time has recently been limited by injuries.

At the same time, Lucas Perrin, a former champion of Racing (2021-2024), found a new club in the Sporting Gijón, a second Spanish division. The 26-year-old has signed a contract until 2027, marking a new stage in his career after passing through France, Germany and Belgium. After leaving Racing in the summer of 2024 to join Hamburg in Bundesliga 2, Perrin was loaned to the Cercle Bruges in Juplier Pro League last January. His arrival at the Sporting Gijón represents a new project for the player, who joins a club that finished 11th in the second Spanish division last season.

These two movements reflect the activity of the Racing Club de Strasbourg in the transfer market. Coulibaly’s reinforcement aims to consolidate the team’s defence, while Perrin’s departure opens up opportunities for the club’s young talents. These exchanges highlight the mobility of French players and their ability to adapt to different European championships. The two players, although leaving the club, have left a trace in the recent history of Racing, and their future performances will be followed with interest by the Strasbourg fans.

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