Colchester United sign forward Kylian Kouassi from Blackpool

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Colchester United sign forward Kylian Kouassi from Blackpool

Summary

Colchester United completed the signing of forward Kylian Kouassi from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee on September 1, 2026. The 23-year-old signed a two-year contract with the club, marking Colchester's ninth addition of the summer. Kouassi, who joined Blackpool in 2023, spent the previous two seasons on loan at Salford City and Cambridge United. During his recent stint at Cambridge, he made 14 appearances in League Two. The forward most recently played for Blackpool, where he contributed a goal during an EFL Cup victory over Grimsby Town earlier this season. He joins Colchester as the club continues to build its roster following the end of the summer transfer window.

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•Colchester United signed Kylian Kouassi from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee.
•The forward agreed to a two-year contract with the club.
•Kouassi is Colchester's ninth signing during the summer period.
•He previously played for Salford City and Cambridge United on loan.
•Kouassi scored for Blackpool in an EFL Cup match against Grimsby Town this season.

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