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Bye Bye Bouba: City sell Soumaré

As Leicester City continue to try to balance their books and comply with profit and sustainability regulations, midfielder Boubakary Soumaré is the latest player out of the door.

29.01.26, 20:34 Updated 29.01.26, 20:34 5 Minute Read

Rob Hayes

Rob Hayes

Leicester City have confirmed the sale of French midfielder Boubakary Soumaré to Qatari side Al Duhail SC for an undisclosed fee.

Soumaré made 17 appearances in all competitions this season, missing December and the beginning of January through injury and returning to the matchday squad for the past three matches.

Whilst Soumaré’s departure won’t disappoint too many fans, it represents another exit from an increasingly threadbare squad. Not only that, it marks another day in the January transfer window without an incoming player.

Let’s take a look back at his City career, which remarkably stretches all the way back to 2021.

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