Christian Kouan, a 26-year-old midfielder from Cote d'Ivoire, was the final signing for Benevento in the January transfer window, making the move from Cosenza. He stated that the call from Benevento was unexpected, as he had several other possibilities. He explained that his agent informed him of the opportunity at the last moment and he decided to accept it immediately. His contract with Benevento runs until June 2028. The midfielder has a current Transfermarkt market value of €500k and has scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists in 22 league appearances during the 2025/2026 season.