Abubacarr Kinteh: FC Köln emerge as top contenders to sign youngster

German club FC Köln have become the strongest candidate to sign Gambian youngster Abubacarr Kinteh.

Köln, who want to bolster their defence with Kinteh, have a bid worth €5m already rejected by Norwegian club Tromsø according to transfer expert Rudi Galetti.

🚨🔥 EXCL | Köln have entered the race strongly for Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, submitting a bid worth ~€5m, already rejected by Tromsø.

Genoa and Norwich have also asked for info, with the Norwegian club expecting more offers in the coming days, since so many teams are in the mix. pic.twitter.com/FwL8eT0U4A

— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) May 11, 2026

Abubacarr Kinteh: Talented defender has already debuted for The Gambia

The 19-year-old is already courting massive interest from English Premier League giants Manchester United, German side RB Leipzig and Italian Serie A powerhouse AC Milan.

Genoa and Norwich City have also joined the fray in enquiring about the youngster who has been a revelation for Tromso. The Eliteserien outfit info are expecting more offers in the coming days with potential summer departure imminent.

Kinteh, who graduated from the Academy Mawade Wade, has made seven appearances for Tromsø this season.

After only a few months in Norway, Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh is already turning heads.

The 18-year-old joined Tromsø IL from Académie Mawade Wade in late March and has made an immediate impact — so much so that Slavia Prague reportedly offered €5.2 million in which the Norwegian… pic.twitter.com/0VEmq3i631

— Mark Kelkenberg (@MarkKelkenberg) June 4, 2025

The one-time capped Kinteh was called up to be part of the squad for The Gambia’s 2026 World Cup qualification matches last year against Kenya and Burundi.

The defender made his debut on 10 October 2025, in a 3-4 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification loss to Gabon.