Werder Bremen sells Karim Coulibaly to Racing Strasbourg for €20m
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Werder Bremen has confirmed the sale of centre-back Karim Coulibaly to Racing Strasbourg for a reported €20 million fixed fee. The 19-year-old has signed with the Ligue 1 club, marking the end of his short but impactful tenure in Bremen, where he made 27 competitive appearances. Coulibaly's transfer follows a drop in Werder’s asking price after interest from various clubs during the summer. The sale adds to Bremen’s significant transfer income this period, exceeding €40 million. Both teams have begun reconfiguring their squads, with Bremen bringing back players like Eren Dinkçi and Niclas Füllkrug.
- •Karim Coulibaly joins Strasbourg after a successful season with Bremen.
- •The transfer fee is set at €20 million plus a 10% sell-on clause.
- •Bremen's summer transfer income surpasses €40 million with multiple player departures.
- •Coulibaly rose to prominence with 27 appearances and Germany U21 involvement.
- •Strasbourg is linked to Chelsea's ownership, facilitating player movement.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Official | Werder Bremen complete lucrative Karim Coulibaly sale
"Werder Bremen have officially confirmed the sale of highly-rated centre-back Karim Coulibaly to Racing Strasbourg. The 19-year-old moves to Ligue 1 for a reported €20m fixed fee, with Bremen also se...
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