Cheick Doumbia, a 22-year-old left-back from the French second-division club Rodez AF, is on trial with Pogoń Szczecin for a potential transfer. The player, who has both French and Malian passports, was included in the starting lineup for a friendly match against Warta Poznań. Pogoń Szczecin officially confirmed that Doumbia was taking part in tests with permission from his current club and would wear the number 55 jersey. The defender has previously represented both France and Mali at youth levels and has made three appearances for Rodez AF in Ligue 2 during the 2024/2025 season.