Clermont Foot announces the return of Cheick Oumar Konaté, the Malian international right-back, after a loan spell at AE Kifisia in Greece. At just 22 years old, Konaté showcased his potential by participating in 16 matches with the Greek club, scoring one goal. His return to Clermont is highly anticipated, especially after a challenging season for the club, which finished 13th in Ligue 2 with 37 points. Before his departure to Greece, he also played 16 matches in Ligue 2 with Clermont during the first half of the 2025/26 season. The Clermont club hopes that his experience and skills will strengthen the squad for the upcoming season. Konaté expressed his excitement about returning and resuming training with the team. Clermont Foot needs all possible assets to improve its position in the league and avoid struggles for relegation.