Strasbourg submits third bid for Werder Bremen's Karim Coulibaly

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Strasbourg submits third bid for Werder Bremen's Karim Coulibaly
Summary

RC Strasbourg has made a third offer for Werder Bremen's 19-year-old center-back Karim Coulibaly. The new bid is reportedly €20 million upfront, with the total package possibly exceeding €25 million including bonuses. This comes after two previous offers were rejected. Strasbourg aims to conclude this negotiation as several clubs, including Newcastle United and Chelsea, have shown interest in Coulibaly, but no transfers have yet occurred.

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  • Strasbourg's third bid for Coulibaly follows two rejected offers.
  • The new offer totals €20 million upfront, potentially exceeding €25 million.
  • Newcastle United and Chelsea have also expressed interest in Coulibaly.
  • This attempt is described as Strasbourg's final offer.
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  • 1:49 PMYahoo SportsStrasbourg make third offer for Newcastle- and Chelsea-linked Werder prodigy
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Having already seen two offers rejected for Werder Bremen's Karim Coulibaly, RC Strasbourg have now submitted a third bid for the 19-year-old, according to Bild.The German tabloid reports that the Fre...

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