The African transfer market experienced a major shock today with the official signing of Tanguy Coulibaly by Samsunspor, a Turkish second division club. The French-Ivorian winger, trained at Montpellier, embarks on a new challenge after several seasons in the French Ligue 1. This transfer marks a significant turning point in the career of the 22-year-old player who aims to establish himself sustainably on the European stage.
Coulibaly’s move to Turkey, finalized today, reflects the rising appeal of Turkish clubs attracting African talents seeking playing time and career progression. Samsunspor is counting on the player’s speed and creativity to strengthen their attack in a very competitive league. The contract terms have not yet been disclosed, but this transfer embodies the Turkish club’s strategy of investing in young, dynamic, and promising profiles.
This transfer happens amid a trend of several African players using the transfer window to change clubs and reignite their careers. Coulibaly’s choice is strategic as he will benefit from greater and more regular exposure in a competitive league conducive to his individual development. It is a major opportunity for him to increase his visibility and potentially attract the attention of major European teams.
Finally, Coulibaly’s arrival at Samsunspor also sends an encouraging signal to young African talents who consider Turkey as a gateway to elite football. This recent transfer, made official on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, is already closely followed by African football observers and is promising for the player’s future on the international scene.