Ibrahim Sulemana - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Picks up substantial knee problem Sulemana suffered a grade two MCL sprain in his left knee in a recent friendly, Quotidiano Sportivo relayed.

Impact Sulemana is expected to need a couple of months to make a full recovery and should therefore return at some point in October. He has been competing with Giacomo Raspadori and Nicola Zalewski on the left wing throughout the summer. Atalanta are also looking for a specialist in such a role.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Works hard in Como meeting Sulemana won three of three tackles and recorded one cross (zero accurate), one interception and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Como.

Impact Sulemana got the nod for the fourth round in a row sans Gianluca Gaetano (thigh) and Alessandro Deiola (thigh), was a physical presence in the midfield and set a new season high in key passes. Instead, he halted a five-match streak with at least one shot. He has notched three key passes, 11 tackles (eight won) and eight clearances in the last five contests.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first season goal Sulemana scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Sulemana wasted no time scoring for his loan team, netting his first goal of the season in his second appearance off the bench. He has played 50 minutes across two games, with one shot and two interceptions.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Reunites with Cagliari Sulemana has transferred to Cagliari on loan with an option to buy from Bologna.

Impact Sulemana struggled to find regular minutes in his last two stops at Bologna and Atalanta, featuring just 12 times (three starts) and logging nine tackles, five shots (two on target) and three clearances in the past campaign and a half. He'll be in the mix with Michel Adopo, Michele Prati, Luca Mazzitelli and Gianluca Gaetano in the Cagliari midfield, which is currently missing Michael Folorunsho (knee) and Alessandro Deiola (thigh).

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Sulemana (knee) practiced with no limitations Monday, Bologna informed.

Impact Sulemana has recovered from a knee problem he suffered at the beginning of September, shortly after joining, and is set to be available for the first time since switching sides against Cagliari on Sunday. He'll start behind Remo Freuler, Lewis Ferguson, Nikola Moro and Tommaso Pobega in the depth chart in the midfield. He featured nine times (three starts) with Atalanta last season, scoring twice and adding five shots (two on target, one key pass and nine tackles.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss a month Sulemana suffered a right MCL sprain while on international duties, Bologna relayed.

Impact Sulemana got hurt shortly after completing his transfer to Bologna and will likely be back after the next international break. Remo Freuler, Lewis Ferguson, Nikola Moro and Giovanni Fabbian will be the options in the midfield for a while since Tommaso Pobega (thigh) is on the shelf as well.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Bologna Sulemana has moved to Bologna on loan with an option to buy from Atalanta.

Impact Sulemana departs Atalanta after the acquisition of Yunus Musah in the same role and struggling to get minutes in 2024/2025, where he notched five shots (two on target), one key pass and nine tackles in nine appearances (three starts), scoring twice late in the season. He showed decently as a regular at Cagliari. He joins Remo Freuler, Lewis Ferguson, Tommaso Pobega and Nikola Moro in Bologna's deep midfield.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes again versus Genoa Sulemana won two of three tackles and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Genoa.

Impact Sulemana got the nod after scoring last week, thanks to substantial rotation, and did it again, finding the back of the net with a stunning effort from distance for the second week in a row. He had played very little in previous rounds. He was fielded over Ederson and Mario Pasalic, as Atalanta have nothing more on the line. He has featured eight times (two starts) in the season, tallying four shots (two on target), one key pass and eight tackles.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Claims all three points Sulemana scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Monday's 2-1 win over Roma.

Impact Sulemana came off the bench in the 68th minute and scored the game winning goal in the 76th. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder as he's made just one start in seven league appearances for Atalanta.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench role Sulemana (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Club Brugge.

Impact Sulemana is on the team sheet Tuesday, returning from an undisclosed injury to earn a spot on the bench. He will likely remain on the bench moving forward despite starting in their last contest, as he has only appeared five times all season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Club Brugge match Sulemana (undisclosed) has been selected for Tuesday's game versus Club Brugge.

Impact Sulemana subbed off early in the previous match due to simple fatigue and has been able to recuperate in a hurry. He has had a small role so far but got a chance since the coach decided to rest most starters in the previous match.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up in Cagliari fixture Sulemana was subbed off due to injury in the 74th minute of Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Cagliari after recording one tackle (one won) and drawing one foul, L'Unione Sarda reported.

Impact Sulemana made his first start of the season as Marten de Roon got a breather, but he didn't put up stats and left early due to some sort of muscular problem. He'll be assessed in the coming days. He's usually not part of the rotation.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Fiorentina Sulemana (undisclosed) didn't play in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Fiorentina.

Impact Sulemana worked his way back from an injury, but he's merely a deep reserve in the midfield at the moment. He'll serve primarily as Marten De Roon's deputy given his traits.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return versus Fiorentina Sulemana (undisclosed) has recovered during the break, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Sulemana sat out the last two matches due to an unspecified injury, which he has been able to shake off during the break. He'll resume providing depth in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Omitted from Champions League list Sulemana hasn't been included in Atalanta's UEFA roster for the group stage.

Impact Sulemana has played very little so far, and, while his injury is reportedly minor, the coach decided to exclude him since they are rather deep in the midfield and more short-handed in other roles.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Inter Sulemana (undisclosed) wasn't called up for Friday's match versus Inter.

Impact Sulemana will sit out his second consecutive game due to an unspecified physical problem. Atalanta can lean on their top options in the role, though.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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