Swiss Super League side FC Lausanne-Sport are set to sign 19-year-old Malian midfielder Sékou Koné from Manchester United, marking a new step in the young player’s career.
Koné, who has featured for Manchester United’s U21 side, struggled for regular playing time in England and will now seek first-team opportunities in Switzerland.
The transfer forms part of a broader development strategy within the INEOS ownership network, which links Manchester United and Lausanne-Sport.
By moving promising talents between clubs under the group’s umbrella, the company aims to provide young players with competitive platforms to accelerate their professional growth.
Sources from SFM Football report that negotiations between the clubs have concluded successfully, and Koné’s arrival in Lausanne is expected to be formally announced soon.
The move offers the Malian midfielder an opportunity to establish himself in senior football and gain valuable experience in a top-flight European league.
Koné, a technically gifted midfielder, joined Manchester United at a young age and impressed at youth level. However, the lack of consistent match exposure in the U21 setup prompted the decision to seek opportunities elsewhere.
With Lausanne-Sport, he will be expected to play a significant role in the first team, while continuing his development under competitive conditions.
The Swiss club has been actively building a team capable of competing in the Super League, and the addition of a young talent from Manchester United highlights their ambitions.
For Koné, this move represents a critical stage in transitioning from youth prospect to professional footballer, with the potential to attract attention from larger European clubs in the future.
