Sékou Koné

[Berbaclass]

Another promising youth player

17yo DM/CM apparently

 

[Berbaclass]

 

[Red Royal]

Low risk high reward transfer. Here we go!

 

[Judas]

Always thought this lad was destined for true greatness.

 

[MDFC Manager]

Always thought this lad was destined for true greatness.

I think he's more than halfway there as well

 

[Fooza]

I've always wanted him since 5 minutes ago, let's gooo

 

[AltiUn]

As if we've just signed the next Makélélé

 

[DWelbz19]

Signing a player from a team in Mali. That's pretty cool.

 

[TheMod]

Destined to be a United Great, mark my words

 

[Hoof the ball]

Been watching this kid since today.

 

[Berbaclass]

 

[LARulz]

I like these kinds of random transfers. Seemingly low risk but also always exciting as you don't know what to expect

 

[Glorio]

Every time I've seen him throughout the years, he's been class. Last week he won possession, passed to the keeper, and volleyed the return pass over 80 yards to an attacker all while in deep conversation with his coach about new ideas he had on the topic of innovative rest defence positions while counter pressing.

Edit: Wrote a detailed piece on him 1.75 years ago that would put @LuckyScout78 to shame but was distracted and didn't hit send.

 

[Robindinho]

Only heard of him 2 minutes ago but I know a hidden gem when I see one.

 

[Igor Drefljak]

Signed this guy on FM
I added him in the editor 10 minutes ago and he has a 200PA

 

[Valencia Shin Crosses]

Our youth recruitment has been awesome the last few years even pre-INEOS

 

[CM]

I like these kinds of random transfers. Seemingly low risk but also always exciting as you don't know what to expect

Agreed. We haven't done many of these in recent years. Caicedo stands out as one that could've been great for us if we managed to get it over the line.

 

[leontas]

Happy to see us making these types of transfers.

 

[Acquire Me]

Finally here we go. Excellent.

 

[Solius]

Was just saying to all my mates down the pub that we should sign him.

 

[Canucantona20]

 

[Berbaclass]

 

[Infra-red]

Looks pretty good. Very much enjoying our youth recruitment drive in the past couple of years. One of the few things I would give some credit to Murtough for.

 

[Igor Drefljak]

Hopefully he's registered in time for Brighton

 

[Berbaclass]

Wonder how much influence Vivell had on this. Seems a very Salzburg/Leipzig type deal.

 

[Ekeke]

Not the Kone I was hoping for, but I'll take it. Looks like he has some ability on the ball and can pass a bit

 

[iammemphis]

He looks incredible. What a coup. Ineos making moves at last...erm... Yeah always wanted him.

 

[Devil_forever]

Another promising youth player

17yo DM/CM apparently

This is why I've not felt envious of chelsea's youth policy because we're not lagging behind in signing top young talent. The club should be applauded with their proactive approach to youth recruitment and this is coming from someone who is usually very harsh on the club's dealings when it comes to transfers.

 

[Insanity]

Can pass the ball...I am in!

 

[LawCharltonBest]

I thought English clubs weren’t allowed to sign overseas players under 18 any more since Brexit?

 

[Red Rash]

Hopefully better than the other Cones we've had in midfield.

 

[AlexUTD]

Easily the biggest talent we signed today.

 

[CM]

I thought English clubs weren’t allowed to sign overseas players under 18 any more since Brexit?

Born February 2006 according to Google. He's 18 already.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

Clearly the best Kone in world football.

 

[gajender]

I thought English clubs weren’t allowed to sign overseas players under 18 any more since Brexit?

You can buy under 18 overseas players but can't register them before they turn 18 but any way this guy has already turned 18 .

 

[Insanity]

I thought English clubs weren’t allowed to sign overseas players under 18 any more since Brexit?

He is coming from Mali, is most likely in his 30's.

 

[KiD MoYeS]

Can he play left-back?

 

[Ekeke]

He had 2 assists in the u17s world cup in 2023, and Mali beat Argentina in the 3rd place match. 12 caps overall for Mali u17s

 

[Its all gone Shane Long]

Yeah but can he do it on a cold rainy night in Stoke?

 

[1988]

Called it.