Watford have signed Strasbourg defender Soumaila Coulibaly on loan for the 2026/27 season. Coulibaly told the club website that he was really glad to be part of the club. He also stated that when he heard Watford were interested, he told his agent he wanted to go there and did not hesitate.

Soumaïla Coulibaly has been officially loaned to the Championship club Watford with an option to buy, according to an announcement from Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace. This transfer follows Coulibaly's return from a loan at Brest during the 2025-2026 season, and he is now departing from Strasbourg.

Soumaïla Coulibaly was courted by Swansea but ultimately joined Watford on loan with a purchase option.