Standard is said to be in discussions with FC Versailles regarding Ibrahim Karamoko, 23-year-old central defender.
Since the start of the season, Ivan Leko has been struggling with unimaginable defensive problems. Souleyman Doumbia, Boli Bolingoli, Alexandro Calut, David Bates and Nathan Ngoy have all been injured, while Ibe Hautekiet continues with Bosko Sutalo and Henry Lawrence in central defense… when they are available.
Almost every week, the Croatian coach of Rouches has to tinker to compose his defensive sector. One reason why, as we revealed to you, Standard is looking for a central defender who can play on the left side of its defense.
This defender, Number 16, could have found him… in the French third division, according to the French daily L’Équipe and its journalist, Loïc Tanzi.
Standard may have found its new central defender
Indeed, Standard would be in discussions with FC Versailles regarding Ibrahim Karamoko, 23-year-old central defender. The Parisian by birth, who played for Lille, Chievo Verone, Torino, Guingamp and… Virton has played 12 league matches since the start of the season.
Also capable of playing as a defensive midfielder, Ibrahim Karamoko could only cost Standard €200,000, bonus included, which would however leave a percentage of the capital gain on resale to Versailles.
