Moussa Soumano: Levski Sofia eye move for France‑Mali NAC Breda forward

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Moussa Soumano: Levski Sofia eye move for France‑Mali NAC Breda forward

France‑Mali centre‑forward Moussa Soumano of NAC Breda is being linked with a summer move to Bulgarian side Levski Sofia, with the 20‑year‑old’s future in the Netherlands under scrutiny amid uncertainty over his contract status.

The highly rated striker, born in Saint‑Denis on 9 July 2005 and listed at 1.85m tall, is currently valued at around €750,000, according to data from Transfermarkt. Reports in Bulgaria and the Netherlands suggest Levski are monitoring Soumano closely as they plan their attacking options for the new efbet Liga campaign.

Soumano, who wears the No 9 shirt for NAC, is primarily a central striker and is right‑footed. He is seen as a physically strong, penalty‑box forward with scope for development, having broken through at senior level at a relatively young age. Having come through the French system before moving abroad, he now plies his trade in the Eredivisie with the Breda club.

While detailed contract terms at NAC Breda have not been disclosed, the latest data lists no fixed expiry date, fuelling talk that the forward could be available on favourable terms, or even edge towards free‑agent status if no long‑term agreement is in place. That has only intensified speculation that Levski Sofia could look to move quickly before rival suitors emerge.

Scouts have been tracking his recent outings for NAC in the Dutch top flight. In a recent Eredivisie fixture for Breda – a tight encounter in which NAC faced league opposition in 2026, with Soumano leading the line – the youngster’s work rate and movement in the final third were again under the spotlight as recruitment teams assess whether he is ready to step into a different European environment. His growing exposure at that level, though not yet reflected in a major transfer, is part of what makes him attractive to clubs in emerging competitions such as Bulgaria’s efbet Liga.

Soumano holds both French and Malian nationality, and his dual eligibility has drawn interest from observers of both national teams, even if he has yet to make a senior international breakthrough. For now his focus remains at club level, where a switch from the Eredivisie to Bulgaria’s top tier would represent a notable change of style and tempo.

Levski, who have been active in the market for young, affordable talent, are understood to see Soumano’s €750k market value as a potential bargain if NAC are open to negotiation. However, the current probability of the transfer remains unclear, with the rumour rated only as “?” on the same data source – underlining that, at this stage, no agreement between the clubs has been reported and no fee, loan formula or pre‑contract has been confirmed.

The move would also mark a fresh chapter in a still‑short senior career. Soumano’s club history is centred on NAC Breda and the Eredivisie, with no prior permanent transfers recorded at top‑flight level. A breakthrough transfer to Levski would provide his first experience of Bulgarian football, and a chance to test himself in domestic and European qualifying campaigns.

From Levski’s perspective, adding a 20‑year‑old centre‑forward with height, physical presence and experience in the Dutch game fits a broader strategy of recruiting players who retain resale value. For NAC, any decision would hinge on their own squad planning and the financial upside of cashing in on a player whose theoretical market value is still modest by wider European standards.

With no formal offer or medical yet reported, this remains a developing story rather than a completed deal. But if Soumano does swap Breda for Sofia in the coming window, the move could prove a pivotal step in shaping his reputation – either as a launching pad towards bigger European leagues or as the beginning of a long‑term role as a leading forward in the efbet Liga.

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