Stade de Reims have confirmed the signing of Sambou Soumano, the Senegalese striker from FC Lorient, on Tuesday 14 July 2026. The club, currently 6th in Ligue 2 with 56 points from 34 games, has secured the 25-year-old until 2030 to bolster their attack. Soumano arrives with Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 experience after scoring 14 goals in 32 matches last season.

Who is Sambou Soumano?

Soumano joins Reims after helping Lorient return to Ligue 1 last season. In 32 Ligue 2 games, he scored 14 goals and provided 6 assists. His Ligue 1 return last term? 4 goals in 25 appearances. The club highlights his all-round profile: « determination and ambition » for a complete season at both individual and collective levels.

Why this transfer matters for Reims

With 53 goals scored and just 35 conceded this season, Reims boast the best goal difference in Ligue 2 (+18). The club, 11 points behind leaders ESTAC Troyes, is chasing the top-flight return. Soumano, known for physical duels and clinical finishing, could be key to closing that gap. His arrival fits a targeted recruitment drive to strengthen the squad.

The new signing’s first words

In a club statement, Soumano reacted with enthusiasm: « I’m very happy to sign here, I can’t wait to get back on the pitch with my teammates. I’m a player who loves scoring and creating chances, and I know I can bring my experience to this league. I’m here for the group and I’ll give everything to help us reach our goal. »

What’s next for Reims?

Reims kick off pre-season with this new addition. Soumano will now wear the Reims shirt, a club chasing stability in Ligue 2. With the team 6th in the standings and recent form of WDDWD, the ambitions are clear: push for the top three and plan ahead.

Stade de Reims sit 6th in Ligue 2 with 56 points, 14 wins, 14 draws and 6 losses, boasting an +18 goal difference after 34 games. The club trails ESTAC Troyes, the league leaders, by 11 points.