Alhassan Koroma: Sierra Leone winger leaves Baniyas to become free agent after UAE spell

2026-07-01 to 2026-07-01

Alhassan Koroma has completed his departure from FC Baniyas, becoming a free agent after his contract with the UAE Pro League club expired, according to the latest transfer registration. The 26-year-old Sierra Leone international is now officially listed as “Without Club”, ending his stint in the United Arab Emirates and opening the door to the next chapter of his career.

The move is recorded as a free transfer from Baniyas to the “Without Club” status on 2026-07-01, with no transfer fee involved. Despite the lack of a fee, Koroma retains a market value of €600k, underlining the regard in which the left-footed winger is still held. His contractual situation now allows him to negotiate directly with interested clubs without a transfer sum, a potentially attractive scenario for recruiters looking for value in the market.

Koroma, born in Yoni Chiefdom and standing at 1.78m, operates primarily as an attacking left winger, cutting in from the flank on his preferred left foot. During his time at Baniyas in the UAE Pro League, he gained valuable experience playing abroad rather than in his home country of Sierra Leone, adjusting to the demands of a foreign league and a different footballing culture. His spell in the UAE represents a significant phase in his professional journey, even as he now faces a period of uncertainty while unattached.

The latest data confirms that Koroma’s national-team status is also currently listed as “Without Club”, underlining that he is between employers at both club and organised selection level. There is no official record of a transfer fee attached to his exit from Baniyas, reinforcing that this is a straightforward contract expiry rather than a negotiated sale.

While details of his most recent matches, goals, assists or precise appearance count are not provided in the current registration data, Koroma’s profile remains that of a prime-age winger entering what should be the peak years of his career. At 26, with a solid valuation and experience in the UAE Pro League, he is likely to attract attention from clubs seeking pace and directness on the flank.

For Sierra Leonean supporters, the development is a mixed moment: their compatriot has successfully carved out a career abroad, yet now faces a crucial decision over his next destination. With his status officially recorded as “Without Club”, the coming period will be decisive in determining whether he continues overseas or eventually returns closer to home.

What is clear from the confirmed registration is that Koroma’s time at Baniyas has formally ended, leaving him free to choose his next employer. How he capitalises on this free-agency window will go a long way to shaping the next stage of his career, his reputation on the international scene, and the fulfilment of the potential reflected in his €600k market valuation.