After being rumored for weeks, Senegalese midfielder Racine Ba, 22, is close to becoming a Cosenza player. The deal requires only a signature to be finalized. Ba will depart from Siracusa to return to Calabria, where he previously played for Reggina in Serie D last season. Cosenza, who are familiar with the player, are signing him to strengthen their midfield for the second part of the season, with the contract signing expected tomorrow. In the current Serie C - C season, Ba has made 11 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €100k.