Samuel Essende is close to leaving FC Augsburg for the Swiss club YB Bern. The portal 'Absolut Fußball' was the first to report on the move. According to information from BILD, a transfer fee of 3.75 million euros plus possible bonuses is being discussed for the Congolese player. Negotiations are ongoing and final details still need to be clarified. The transfer would have to be completed in the next few hours because the transfer window in Switzerland closes at midnight.

Samuel Essende is expected to complete a last-minute move from FC Augsburg to BSC Young Boys before the Swiss transfer window closes. The 28-year-old French and DR Congo striker is not considered a first-choice player at the Bundesliga club, where he has scored one goal in 14 league appearances this season. No details about the deal or the transfer model have been provided. Essende has 11 caps and one goal for DR Congo. He joined Augsburg in July 2024 for a fee reported to be €4.0 million and has a contract with the club until June 2028. His current market value is €3.50m, according to Transfermarkt.