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Ismaël Koné Joins Sassuolo on $4M Loan Deal

7/27/2025

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Ismaël Koné is set to reignite his career with Sassuolo, joining on a $4 million loan from Marseille, which includes a $16 million buy option. After a fallout with Marseille's manager, he seeks regular playing time to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, hoping to bounce back from a disappointing summer with Canada.

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Ismaël Koné is set to reignite his career with Sassuolo, joining on a $4 million loan from Marseille, which includes a $16 million buy option. After a fallout with Marseille's manager, he seeks regular playing time to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, hoping to bounce back from a disappointing summer with Canada.