Since completing his €17 million move from Southampton to Atalanta BC in the summer, Ghanaian attacker and winger Kamaldeen Sulemana has emerged as one of the most explosive and reliable attacking threats in the Italian Serie A.
Blessed with dribbling abilities, blistering pace and a tireless work rate, Sulemana has quickly carved out a reputation for his fearless runs, aggressive pressing, and improved end product.
In this feature, we explore Sulemana’s rise to prominence, the financial details surrounding his switch to Atalanta, how his wages reflect his growing importance, and the market value over the years.
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Salary
According to official sources, Sulemana currently earns approximately €57,000, which comes out to roughly €2.7 million per year with Atalanta, excluding bonuses.
| Annual Salary | €2,700,000 |
| Monthly Salary | €225,000 |
| Weekly Salary | €56,250 |
| Daily Salary | €8,036 |
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Market Value
According to Transfermarkt and other sources, the 23-year-old’s market value has varied over the years, given the dynamics around the clubs he’s featured for.
| Date | Market Value | Age | Club |
| 09.03.2020 | €100,000 | 18 | Nordsjaelland |
| 07.31.2020 | €1,000,000 | 18 | Nordsjaelland |
| 06.04.2021 | €9,000,000 | 19 | Nordsjaelland |
| 10.08.2021 | €15,000,000 | 19 | Rennes |
| 12.15.2021 | €20,000,000 | 19 | Rennes |
| 11.02.2022 | €18,000,000 | 20 | Rennes |
| 03.16.2023 | €22,000,000 | 21 | Southampton |
| 03.07.2024 | €15,000,000 | 22 | Southampton |
| 10.07.2025 | €20,000,000 | 23 | Atalanta BC |
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Career
Kamaldeen Sulemana’s club career includes stints at Nordsjaelland, Rennes, Southampton, and most recently, Atalanta since July 2025.
He is a Ghanaian international winger known for his speed and direct play. After moving to Southampton, he had an injury-plagued time in the Championship and Premier League, and is now looking to build consistency with Atalanta in Serie A.
Sulemana has represented Ghana at the international level and was described as the fastest player at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Accolades
Kamaldeen Sulemana may still be waiting for his first major team trophy, but his career is already marked by standout personal achievements.
He earned global attention as the fastest player at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and later netted his first Premier League goals in a thrilling 4-4 showdown against Liverpool.
Beyond the headlines, Sulemana has consistently been praised for his electric speed and sharp dribbling, qualities he showcased across his spells with Nordsjaelland, Rennes, and now Southampton.
