Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) has announced the sale of their young striker Mohamed Toure to major Czech club Viktoria Plzen for a transfer fee exceeding 1.5 million euros, marking it as one of the top transfers in the history of Finland's Veikkausliiga. At just 20 years old, Toure moved to KuPS last winter and quickly became a key player for the team, scoring 13 goals in the league and adding two more in European competitions during their previous season. Toure's contribution was significant in helping KuPS clinch the championship title and navigate through European matches successfully.

The transfer fee reflects KuPS's recent strategy of profiting from player sales, which has seen notable transactions over the past year. This includes the transfer of fellow young talent Otto Ruoppi to Bundesliga team FSV Mainz for an estimated 1.3 million euros and the sale of Matias Siltanen to Djurgården in Sweden for 1.2 million euros. These sales underscore KuPS's ability to develop young players and sell them for substantial fees, indicating a positive trend in the club's financial and competitive positioning in both domestic and international markets.

As Toure embarks on this new chapter in his career, KuPS remains optimistic about continuing to nurture and develop talent. The club sees these transfers not only as financial successes but also as opportunities to attract further talent and innovate within their ranks, showcasing their ability to compete on various fronts while preparing for future challenges in both the Veikkausliiga and European competitions.