Senegalese midfield prospect Mamadou Lamine Camara’s highly anticipated transfer to Stoke City, valued between €4 to €5 million, has hit a major snag as he failed the club’s medical examinations. At just 22, this key RS Berkane player has attracted top European interest, but the future of his move to England remains uncertain.
The transfer of 22-year-old Senegalese midfielder Mamadou Lamine Camara from Morocco’s RS Berkane to Stoke City has taken a dramatic twist. Although a deal was reportedly agreed between the clubs for a fee estimated between €4 to €5 million—well above his market value of €1.4 million on Transfermarkt—the move is now stalled due to Camara failing Stoke’s medical tests.
Camara traveled to England earlier this week to finalize the transfer and was set to sign a four-year contract that would keep him at Stoke until 2029. The tall (1.93m) and versatile player has been a key figure for RS Berkane, contributing significantly to their league title and African Confederation Cup campaign in the 2024/25 season with 39 appearances. His ability to play as a defensive midfielder, box-to-box midfielder, or center-back has attracted interest from clubs such as Crystal Palace, Villarreal, Fenerbahçe, and Atlético Madrid.
This medical setback raises significant doubt over the completion of the transfer. Stoke City might either stand firm or seek to renegotiate the terms. The move represented an ambitious step for the Potters as they aim to boost their squad for a Championship promotion push, with Camara’s technical skill and tactical maturity highly praised.
For now, talks remain ongoing, and the coming days will be crucial to determine whether Mamadou Lamine Camara will soon feature at Stoke City or have to consider other options—an unexpected outcome just days ago.
