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QPR Secure Signing of Karamoko Dembélé for €3 Million

Karamoko Dembele of Blackpool goes forward with the ball during the Sky Bet League 1 match Reading vs Blackpool at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, United Kingdom, 27th April 2024 (Photo by Gareth Evans/News Images)
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Queens Park Rangers (QPR) have agreed to sign Karamoko Dembélé from Stade Brestois 29 for €3 million. The young talent is set to bring creativity and flair to QPR’s attacking options.

  • Queens Park Rangers (QPR) have agreed to sign Karamoko Dembélé from Stade Brestois 29.
  • The deal is worth around €3 million, including add-ons and a sell-on clause.
  • Dembélé will travel to the UK this weekend to complete his medical tests.

Karamoko Dembélé: A Young Talent with Immense Potential

Karamoko Dembélé, the 21-year-old prodigy, has long been touted as one of the brightest young talents in football. Born in London, England, and standing at 1.67 meters, Dembélé primarily plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger. He has dual citizenship with England and Scotland and is also eligible to play for Ivory Coast. His football journey began in the youth setups of Park Villa BC and Celtic FC.

During his time at Celtic FC, Dembélé quickly garnered attention for his technical skills and football intelligence. His move to Stade Brestois 29 in 2022 aimed to provide him with more first-team experience in a competitive European league. At Brest, he made 16 appearances, contributing 1 assist in 178 minutes of game time.


Career Highlights and Statistics

Dembélé’s footballing career has been a blend of promise and moments of brilliance. Here are some key statistics:

  • Total Appearances: 75
  • Goals: 10
  • Assists: 14
  • Minutes Played: 3473

Club Career

  • Stade Brestois 29 (2022-Present)
    • Appearances: 16
    • Goals: 0
    • Assists: 1
    • Minutes Played: 178
  • Celtic FC (2019-2022)
    • Appearances: 4
    • Goals: 0
    • Assists: 0
    • Minutes Played: 26
  • Blackpool (Loan)
    • Appearances: 39
    • Goals: 8
    • Assists: 3
    • Minutes Played: 2644

National Team Career

  • England U18: 1 cap
  • Scotland U17: 2 caps
  • England U17: 4 caps
  • England U16: 11 caps, 3 goals
  • Scotland U16: 8 caps, 1 goal
  • England U15: 1 cap

Impact of the Transfer to QPR

The transfer to Queens Park Rangers represents a significant step for Dembélé. The €3 million deal, inclusive of add-ons and a sell-on clause, underscores QPR’s belief in his potential. This move will provide Dembélé with the platform to showcase his talents in the English Football League, aiming to secure more consistent playing time and further his development.

QPR fans are eagerly anticipating Dembélé’s arrival, hoping he will add creativity and flair to their attacking options. As he prepares to complete his medical tests this weekend, the football world will be watching closely to see how this promising talent adapts to his new environment.

For more information on emerging talents and transfer news, check out our articles on Gabriel Mec’s potential move to Chelsea, Guido Rodríguez joining West Ham United, and Marco Reus’s new chapter with LA Galaxy.

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