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Chelsea enter race to sign €40m German ace

09 April 2026 - 20:25

Chelsea have entered the race to sign Werder Bremen wonderkid Karim Coulibaly during the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sport Germany.

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The Blues are planning to add more quality to their backline this summer and the focus could once again be on emerging talents.

Coulibaly has had a fantastic breakthrough season at Bremen and reports claim that he is 100 percent expected to leave the Bundesliga outfit in the off-season.

Manchester United and Bayern Munich have been monitoring, but Chelsea are most interested in the 18-year-old, and have already opened negotiations with his agent to finalise personal terms.

Bremen are aware of the increasing interest in the defender, and they are set to demand a package between €40-50m to part ways with their prized asset in the next transfer window, as per Sky Sport Germany.

Coulibaly is a left-sided centre-back with a strong left foot. He has caught the eye with his distribution, aerial presence and recovery pace. He could have a bright future ahead, potentially in English football.

Written by Sri Aswin