Mohamed Soumah has completed a permanent move from Jong KAA Gent to Swedish side IK Sirius, signing a deal that begins on 2026-02-04. The Guinea international centre-back joins the Allsvenskan club in a transfer worth €1.00m, arriving with a current market value listed at €400k.
The 22-year-old defender leaves Belgium’s Challenger Pro League set-up at Jong KAA Gent to take the next step of his career in Sweden’s top flight. His contract with Sirius runs until 2026-02-04, ensuring the Uppsala-based club secure his services for the medium term rather than risk him moving on as a free agent in the immediate future.
Soumah’s switch marks the latest stage in a rapidly evolving journey that has already taken him from Guinea to France, Belgium and now Sweden. Born in Conakry and standing at 1.88m, he is registered primarily as a centre-back, listed as a defender – centre-back and right-footed. He previously represented Guinean side AS Kaloum before first heading to Europe, joining Union Foot de Touraine in France, then moving to Avoine Olympique Chinon Cinais, also in France, ahead of his return to AS Kaloum.
From there he secured a loan move to Jong KAA Gent on 2023-08-16, a stay that turned into a permanent transfer on 2024-07-01. After establishing himself in Belgium’s second tier structure, his performances were reflected in a steady climb in market value: from €100k in mid-2024, through another €100k valuation in late 2024, up to €300k in mid-2025 and €400k by the end of 2025, all while on the books of Jong KAA Gent.
Although individual match statistics and specific recent performances are not detailed in the available data, Soumah’s repeated retention and eventual sale for a seven-figure fee suggest that his development and contributions at Jong KAA Gent were valued. His rise has been mapped through competitive environments in France and Belgium, culminating in a move to a club competing in the Allsvenskan, a league regarded as a clear step up from his domestic starting point in Guinea.
For Sirius, recruiting a young but internationally experienced defender from Guinea adds depth and physical presence to their back line as they look to navigate a demanding Swedish top-flight campaign. For Soumah, the confirmed transfer underlines a clear trajectory: from local football in Conakry, via lower-tier French competitions and the Belgian Challenger Pro League, to a stable contract in Scandinavia’s premier division.
With his deal now officially in place from 2026-02-04 until 2026-02-04, Soumah’s immediate focus will turn to adapting to Swedish football and consolidating his status in the Allsvenskan. How he handles this new challenge in Sweden will shape the next phase of his career, inform future market valuations, and determine whether this move becomes a springboard to even higher levels in European football.
