Abdramane Konaté, a young Ivorian midfielder starring for Esperance Sportive de Tunis, has become a sought-after talent, with multiple clubs in France, Portugal, and Turkey monitoring his progress ahead of a potential European move this summer.
The 18-year-old, who signed a four-year deal with Esperance in August 2024, has emerged as one of the Tunisian side’s most promising prospects.
Over the 2024–25 season, he featured in 33 matches, scoring twice and setting up two more goals, demonstrating his ability to excel in the Tunisian top flight.
His consistent performances propelled his market valuation to approximately €850,000, according to Transfermarkt, and have put him firmly on the radar of European scouts .
A product of FC San-Pedro’s academy in Côte d’Ivoire, Konaté quickly made a name for himself during his first season with Esperance.
His technical skill, tactical versatility and composure in midfield earned glowing reviews, including a standout display in an African Champions League match where he earned wide praise
. In early 2025, he was sidelined for several weeks due to a muscular injury, but he returned to maintain his position as a fixture in the Esperance starting XI .
Credible reports from Africafoot suggest that clubs from the French Ligue 1, Portugal’s Primeira Liga, and Turkey’s Süper Lig are closely monitoring Konaté.
Though no official bids have been confirmed, insiders indicate that negotiations are accelerating and a transfer could be imminent .
Representing his country at youth level, Konaté has already featured for Ivory Coast’s U20s and A’ squads, reinforcing his reputation as a player of international calibre .
His all-around midfield capabilities—ranging from defensive cover to transitioning play and creative support—make him an attractive proposition for clubs seeking young potential with immediate impact.
Esperance, aware of his regional importance, secured Konaté without consuming a foreign player slot and have structured the deal with provisions for future resale, including a €500,000 initial fee and up to 30% of any onward transfer revenue retained by his former club, FC San-Pedro.
For Konaté, a move to Europe represents the logical progression in a career that has already crossed national borders — from San-Pedro to Tunis — and demonstrated his readiness for a more competitive environment. Clubs in mid-table European leagues may offer him regular first-team minutes and the chance to accelerate his development.
As the transfer window approaches its peak, both player and agent remain in discussions with prospective suitors. Esperance appear open to offers that match his updated market value and reflect his potential upside.
Should Konaté move to Europe this summer, it would mark a significant milestone—not just for him personally but for Ivorian football, which continues to produce gifted midfielders capable of making their mark abroad.
The next few weeks promise to determine whether this emerging star will begin a new chapter on the European stage.
