Genoa coach Daniele de Rossi wanted to keep Chec Bebel Doumbia in the squad for Serie A. Dan Șucu used his influence to bring the midfielder to Romania to fulfill a wish of Daniel Pancu, and Doumbia was loaned to Rapid. Daniel Pancu stated that they know Doumbia and that he spoke with De Rossi three days ago. According to Pancu, De Rossi told him that he had insisted Doumbia stay at Genoa and get minutes. Pancu said he told De Rossi that he had wanted the player from his first day at Rapid. The coach noted that Doumbia is a player who at his age already has a season as a starter in Serie C, which is very significant. After two training sessions, Pancu observed, the 18-year-old displayed a lot of personality on the pitch. He added that Doumbia occupies positions differently, has another physical presence and he is convinced the player will be of great help to them.

According to Sport.ro, Chec Bebel Doumbia has joined Rapid on loan from Genoa. In a club communication, Rapid officially welcomed the 18-year-old central midfielder from Burkina Faso. Doumbia previously played for Casarano and Team Altamura. Genoa bought him from Team Altamura in the winter of 2026 for 500,000 euros. Specialist websites estimated his market value at 400,000 euros at that time.

Victor Angelescu, a minority shareholder at Rapid Bucuresti, announced that the club is bringing in 18-year-old central midfielder Chec Bebel Doumbia from Burkina Faso from Genoa. Angelescu stated he hopes the player will arrive in the course of the next week. This potential signing comes after coach Daniel Pancu expressed the need for reinforcements in midfield. Doumbia recently returned to Genoa after a loan spell with ASD Team Altamura, where he made 22 appearances and scored one goal in the 2025/2026 Serie C - C season. His contract with the Italian club runs until June 2030, and his current market value is €400k, according to Transfermarkt.