AS Monaco had identified Abdoul Koné, a 20-year-old central defender for Reims with French and Ivorian nationalities, as a defensive reinforcement. Koné has officially extended his contract with the Ligue 2 side Reims until June 2029. The defender, who joined the club in July 2024, has made 10 appearances and scored one goal in the current Ligue 2 season. He has four caps for the France U20 team. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €1.00m.