RCD Mallorca has secured the arrival of 21‑year‑old defender Aboubaka Soumahoro on loan from Hamburger SV for the 2026‑27 season. The Balearic side hopes the youngster will gain the playing time he needs in Spain's second tier.
The deal, announced on July 10, 2026, lets Soumahoro feature for Mallorca at no transfer fee, while the German club retains a recall option if required. Born on March 12, 2005, he arrives after an uneven Bundesliga spell, logging just 300 minutes last season.
Head coach Lluís Carreras has pointed out that defensive depth was a weakness last year, when the team dropped from La Liga. Soumahoro is expected to fill the left‑back slot and push the current starter, Jordi Alba (though retired, his name still echoes as a benchmark).
His arrival aligns with other signings such as striker Álvaro García and midfielder Mikel Oyarzábal. The roster now lists 28 registered players, giving the manager more tactical flexibility. The club also pledged that the youngster will see action in at least 15 matches before the season's midpoint.
His debut is set for the upcoming weekend when Mallorca travel to face Albacete Balompié at the Estadio Carlos Belmonte. Should he cement a place, he could become a key figure in the push for promotion back to La Liga. Meanwhile, Hamburger SV will monitor his progress, hoping the experience will ready him for a stronger return to German football.
The loan includes an optional purchase clause of €1.2 million, a sum Mallorca will weigh if the player meets expectations. For now, fans are already picturing the African defender adding pace and stability to the team's left flank.
