Gambian youngster Bubacarr Suso’s proposed move to Belgian club Beerschot is close to collapsing after the former Gambia U-17 striker failed to obtain the visa required to complete his permanent transfer from Colley Stars FC, Footy-Africa can exclusively report.
Despite the setback, Suso has quickly been presented with another potentially career-changing opportunity. The highly rated youngster has been invited to French Ligue 2 side Stade de Reims for a week-long training session, where he could have the chance to impress the club and earn his first professional contract.
The invitation represents a major opportunity for the 18-year-old, particularly after what has been a turbulent period in his attempts to secure a move to Europe.
Suso previously attracted attention from Tunisian giants Espérance de Tunis, where he spent a short trial period and impressed the club’s technical staff. However, his stay reportedly became complicated, with the youngster allegedly being held against his wishes during the episode.
His proposed move to Beerschot has now encountered another major obstacle because of the visa issue, leaving the Belgian transfer in serious doubt.
The youngster also changed agents several weeks ago, a development that could have a significant influence on the direction of his career as he weighs his next opportunity.
On the pitch, Suso has already demonstrated why clubs abroad are interested in him. He enjoyed an outstanding campaign in the Gambian League Two, scoring 12 goals and providing nine assists as Colley Stars FC won the league title and secured promotion to the GFF League One.
With the Beerschot move now hanging by a thread, the invitation from Stade de Reims could provide Suso with an unexpected route into professional European football.
A successful week in France could potentially transform a frustrating transfer saga into the breakthrough moment of the young striker’s career.
