Twenty-one-year-old defender Côme Bianay Balcot, of France and Guadeloupe, is leaving Torino to join Red Star on a loan until the end of the season that includes an option to buy. The transfer was finalised following discussions that took place in the preceding hours. Several Ligue 2 clubs were also positioned to sign the French youth international, but he chose to return to France. Torino agreed to the arrangement because they still value the versatile defender's potential and wish to continue monitoring his development. His contract with Torino is valid until June 30, 2027. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €200k.