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Werder Bremen rejects two bids from Strasbourg for Karim Coulibaly

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Werder Bremen rejects two bids from Strasbourg for Karim Coulibaly
Summary

Werder Bremen has turned down two offers from RC Strasbourg Alsace for 19-year-old defender Karim Coulibaly, according to Sky Sport Deutschland. Negotiations are ongoing, with a third offer anticipated shortly. Coulibaly, who joined Bremen in 2024, made a strong impression in his debut season with 24 starts in 27 Bundesliga matches. He also became the youngest goalscorer in the club’s history last season. His potential has drawn interest from the French club as they seek to bolster their defense.

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  • •Bremen rejects two offers from Strasbourg for Coulibaly.
  • •A third offer is expected soon in ongoing negotiations.
  • •Coulibaly became Bremen's youngest goalscorer last season.
  • •He made 24 starts in 27 Bundesliga appearances in his debut year.
  • •Strasbourg aims to strengthen their defense with his signing.
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RC Strasbourg are stepping up their efforts to sign Werder Bremen youngster Karim Coulibaly.According to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, Strasbourg have submitted two bids for the 19-year-old, but ...

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RC Strasbourg Alsace are working on a deal to sign Werder Bremen’s Karim Coulibaly (19), according to information from Sky Sport Deutschland.Although the German club has already rejected two offers ...

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