Arthur Bougnone has completed a move from Belarusian side FK Slutsk to Kazakh club FC Ulytau Zhezkazgan on a free transfer, signing a contract that runs from 2026-02-08 to 2026-12-31. The Cameroonian central midfielder joins Ulytau with an official market value listed at €75k and will be registered to compete in the Kazakhstan Premier Liga.
The transfer ends Bougnone’s spell at FK Slutsk, whom he joined from Shakhter Karaganda in the 24/25 season. His switch to Ulytau confirms that, rather than becoming a free agent after his time in Belarus, he will continue his career in Kazakhstan, playing his club football abroad instead of in his native Cameroon. The deal is recorded as a standard free transfer, with no fee disclosed beyond the confirmation that Slutsk receive no compensation.
Bougnone, born in Yaoundé and now 25 years old, is a left-footed central midfielder standing 1.80m tall. Ulytau list him in his natural role in the middle of the park, where he is expected to contribute both in and out of possession. His arrival strengthens a squad competing in the Premier Liga, a division he already knows from his previous stint with Shakhter Karaganda.
The move continues a career path that has taken Bougnone across several leagues. He first appeared on the radar at FK Fayzkand Vose in Tajikistan, joining the club in the 20/21 season. From there he moved to Shakhter Karaganda in Kazakhstan during the 23/24 campaign, before heading west to Belarus with FK Slutsk ahead of the 24/25 season. Each step has kept him outside Cameroon’s domestic scene, underlining a professional trajectory built entirely in foreign leagues.
Bougnone’s market value history reflects a player who has maintained a steady profile. His valuation rose as high as €75k during his time at Fayzkand Vose and returned to that level at Shakhter Karaganda and later FK Slutsk, remaining stable through 2024 and 2025. Ulytau therefore acquire a midfielder whose perceived market worth has been consistent despite several club changes.
At international level, Bougnone is listed solely with Cameroonian nationality, and there is no indication of any senior national-team involvement in the data provided. Nonetheless, his continued presence in foreign top flights, especially in the Premier Liga, keeps him visible within professional scouting circles.
Ulytau’s confirmation of the deal means Bougnone will once again test himself in Kazakhstan’s top tier, this time in the colours of a new club looking to consolidate its position. For the player, it represents continuity in a familiar country and league, while further distancing his career from the Cameroonian domestic game. If he can turn his experience in Tajikistan, Belarus, and Kazakhstan into consistent performances in midfield, this contract period at Ulytau could define the next phase of his reputation and open further doors across Eurasian football.
