Hammarby strengthens the grip on the African continent.
Several independent sources state that Obli Kouame, 16, will join Stockholm this fall to get acquainted with the big talent.
The center -back talent chose the Stockholm club in front of several major clubs abroad.
Obli Kouame, 16, can be Hammarby’s next star shot.
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Hammarby IF has over the years gained an ever stronger grip on the stars of the future from the African continent. Last winter we received clear evidence of that success.
Then Bazouman Touré was sold to Hoffenheim in a deal worth SEK 160 million – just one season after the player was recruited from Asec Mimosas in the Ivory Coast.
But Bajen continues to win land in Africa, mainly through sports manager Mikael Hjelmberg’s work, which through his network of contacts has been extremely skilled at securing the stars of the future.
Now the Stockholm Club has taken a big step towards potentially securing a new exciting name from the Ivory Coast – and some have compared him with Kossonou Odilon.
Obli Kouame, 16, can be Bajen’s new star shot.
Several sources say to Expressen that Hammarby agreed with Obli Kouame, 16, and his club FC Mouna. The plan is for the center -back talent to come to Stockholm this fall.
There he is expected to train with Bajen and get acquainted with the environment at Årsta. Several independent sources state that Bajen’s long -term ambition is to recruit the player on the day he turns 18 – which is in December 2026. By winter, Kouame will be 17 years old.
The 16-year-old has been a hot quagmire for many giants in Europe.
According to information to Expressen, clubs such as Marseille, Barcelona, Benfica and Atalanta have shown a concrete interest. But Hammarby has acted quickly enough in the process for the player’s will to weigh over to the benefit of the green white – which was also the case.
Child loud, 16 away.
Obli Kouame represents Ivory Coast U17 national team. He made his debut in the U17 national team on April 1, 2025 and played four matches in AFCON U -17.
It was among other things the efforts there that made several European major clubs heard and wanted to recruit the player – including Liverpool, which was impressed by Kouames physical and defensive qualities.
Hammarby’s sports manager Mikael Hjelmberg.
Photo: Andreas L Eriksson / Bildbyrån
