Khouma Babacar

Captain Marco Mancosu has claimed he is preparing to help Lecce stay in Serie A and then wants to discuss a new contract with the club. Mancosu has been a…

Fabio Liverani celebrated Lecce’s victory away to Fiorentina, but also told off players such as Khouma Babacar. “He cannot shoot like that.” Andrea La Mantia’s diving header was the decisive…

Lecce boss Fabio Liverani spoke of regret at not talking all three points against Sassuolo and the "misunderstanding" with Khouma Babacar. The Salentini took the lead twice at the Stadio…

Khouma Babacar reveals he chose Lecce above offers from abroad because “I hope to play regularly and step up to the next level.” The Senegal international struggled to settle at…

Lecce just about saw off Cosenza 2-1 in a friendly, with Khouma Babacar getting his first goal for the Salentini. Fabio Liverani’s men started the Serie A season with two…

Sassuolo have formally handed striker Khouma Babacar to newly-promoted Lecce on loan with option to buy. The 26-year-old Senegal international had moved from Fiorentina to the Mapei Stadium for €10m…

Turkish side Fenerbahce are reportedly in talks to sign Sassuolo striker Khouma Babacar.  Babacar is not part of Roberto De Zerbi’s plans for the upcoming season at Sassuolo and has…

Newly-promoted Lecce have reportedly targeted Paris Saint-Germain and Cameroon striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. The Salentini finished second in Serie B last season, earning promotion to the top flight along with…

Lecce have reportedly interrupted talks for Sassuolo striker Khouma Babacar, as SPAL now show interest. The former Fiorentina forward is not part of Roberto De Zerbi’s plans for this season…

Cristian Dell’Orco has completed his move to Lecce and Sassuolo striker Khouma Babacar is expected to follow suit. Defender Dell’Orco signed the contract today, joining newly-promoted Lecce on loan with…

Serie A new boys Lecce are close to a double deal with Sassuolo for Khouma Babacar and Cristian Dell’Orco. According to Sportitalia, negotiations over former Fiorentina striker Babacar developed to…

Sassuolo director Giovanni Carnevali confirms Fiorentina target Pol Lirola “wants to leave, but we need the right financial conditions.” The full-back is a former Juventus youth team product who turns…

Fiorentina are reportedly interested in SPAL striker Andrea Petagna, while potentially sending Riccardo Saponara in the opposite direction. According to Tuttosport, La Viola are considering making an offer for the…

Sassuolo had a sensational start to the season that had some suggesting they could challenge for Europe, but enthusiasm and victories quickly waned, writes Richard Gyasi. You can read the full…

Sassuolo Coach Roberto De Zerbi “put more faith in some players than they really deserved” and intends to give Atalanta a real game tomorrow. It kicks off on Sunday at…

Sassuolo owner Giorgio Squinzi warns he is “not entirely convinced by Roberto De Zerbi, Khouma Babacar” or their defenders this season. The Neroverdi are set to finish comfortably mid-table, but…

Sassuolo Coach Roberto De Zerbi believes Khouma Babacar can shine against his old club Fiorentina and in future “score 20 Serie A goals.” It kicks off at 11.30 GMT, click…

Vincenzo Montella, Rudi Garcia, Borja Valero, Gonzalo Rodriguez and Khouma Babacar expressed disbelief after Davide Astori’s death. The 31-year-old Fiorentina captain was found dead this morning in his hotel room…

Juventus have to hope Federico Bernardeschi holds out amid an injury crisis as they host Sassuolo on Khouma Babacar’s debut. It kicks off at 14.00 GMT, follow the build-up and…

Sassuolo Coach Beppe Iachini “breathed a sigh of relief” when Matteo Politano’s move to Napoli fell through and prepares to face Juventus. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT,…