Hoffenheim seal signing of Ivorian youngster

18-year-old Ivorian youth international Bazoumana Touré has been unveiled as a new TSG Hoffenheim player.

The young winger joins on a long-term deal from Swedish side Hammarby.

"Thanks to his consistent performances in Sweden, Bazoumana has attracted the attention of many top European clubs. We are therefore all the more delighted that he has chosen TSG Hoffenheim to take the next step in his career," said Hoffenheim's managing director for sport, Andreas Schicker.

“Bazoumana is a highly talented and therefore exciting player who, despite his young age, already possesses very good skills and still has enormous potential for development. He is a fast, technically strong and dangerous attacking player who fits in very well with our philosophy. We will give him the time he needs to settle in and take the next steps in his career.”

Touré scored nine goals and provided four assists in 23 appearances for Hammarby.