Ismaël Koné is on the move to Ligue 1.
TSN's Matt Scianitti confirms a report from The Athletic's Adam Leventhal that the Canada midfielder is finalizing a transfer to Marseille from Watford.
Can confirm @AdamLeventhal early report, #CanMNT midfielder Ismaël Koné is finalizing a move from Watford to Marseille. Medical to be completed after Copa América. Deal would be a five-year contract @TSN_Sports @TSNSoccer
— Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) June 26, 2024
The deal is for five years and a medical will be completed after the Copa America.
Marseille set to sign Ismael Kone from Watford. Clubs have agreed a £15m package with only formalities remaining.🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/C5htoJ83JK
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 26, 2024
Ben Jacobs reports the transfer fee is expected to be in the range of £15 million.
Raised in Montreal, Koné joined the Hornets from CF Montreal following the 2022 World Cup after one full Major League Soccer season. The two-time Canada Soccer Young Player of the Year, Koné has made 58 Championship appearances across two seasons for Watford, scoring four goals and adding four assists.
Internationally, Koné has been capped 21 times by Canada following his senior debut in 2022. He has started both of Canada's games at Copa America.
Koné will link up with former Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, who was officially appointed as Marseille boss on Tuesday.
