Ibrahim Sulemana joins Sassuolo on loan with three-year permanent option

Ghanaian midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana has joined Serie A side Sassuolo on a season-long loan from Atalanta, with the deal including an option for the Italian club to make the transfer permanent for a further three years.Atalanta have confirmed that the 23-year-old will remain with Sassuolo until June 30, 2027, with the option in favour of the Emilia-based club.Sulemana's move keeps him in Serie A as he looks to secure regular first-team football after spending the 2025/26 season on loan.The Ghana international started that campaign with Bologna before returning to Atalanta in January and subsequently joining Cagliari for the second half of the season.[caption id="attachment_1342430" align="alignnone" width="1170"] Ibrahim Sulemana[/caption]Atalanta signed Sulemana permanently from Cagliari in July 2024 for a reported 7.4 million euros after he had established himself in Serie A with Hellas Verona and Cagliari.His switch to Sassuolo represents another opportunity to gain consistent playing time and continue his development.The defensive midfielder has made several appearances in Serie A during his career and has also earned international recognition with Ghana.Sassuolo will now have the opportunity to keep Sulemana beyond the initial loan period if they decide to activate the permanent option.The agreement could therefore see the midfielder remain at Sassuolo for up to three additional years after his initial loan spell, depending on whether the club exercises the option.Sulemana is now expected to settle into his new surroundings and compete for a regular place in the Sassuolo midfield during the 2026/27 campaign.