The young Senegalese winger published a statement on his Instagram Story to deny information from media D Sports, according to which the player had chosen to play for Guinea. A change of nationality which almost took place a few months ago.
Samba Diallo counterattacks. The 22-year-old Senegalese winger shared a long message on his Instagram Story on Sunday to react to information broadcast by D Sports about its international future. The sports media assures that the former U20 international, winner of therst African Cup of Nations in the category, chose to defend the colors of Guinea. Enough to ignite, in a way, the web and more or less astonish the main person concerned.
“I received this information in the same way as you,” assures the Hapoel Jerusalem player, before moving on. I would like to assure you that I am and will remain an international Senegalese. I was born Senegalese and I feel Senegalese. This nation gave me everything and I must give it everything back. I have only one option: it is the A selection of my country. I am patient and I know that the selection is open to everyone. I just have to work to earn a potential call from the coach. »
Real contacts with Syli National
The words are clear: the story between Samba Diallo and the Senegalese selection will probably not end with a disappointing U20 World Cup in Argentina in 2023. However, that almost was the case a few months ago. According to our information, the 22-year-old player has was contacted, a few months ago during qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics, by the Guinea coach at the time, Kaba Diawara. Steps have taken place and contacts for the change of nationality of the player have been advanced.
If “Bathie” was not totally against the idea, those around him were categorically opposed to it, making him understand that the Senegalese selection was open to everyone and that he just had to continue working. Since then, no more news from Syli, and this is why those around the player say they are “frustrated” by the information relayed in the press. “Samba left for Israel to relaunch himself. Senegalese football is banking on him, he’s a good replacement and he just has to work », Tells us a source close to the player.
A somewhat stalled talent
Trained at the Foot Darou Salam Academy in Dakar, Samba Diallo quickly caught the eye of Senegalese football fans, thanks to his brilliant performances in small categories, notably with the Dynamo kyiv U19s in the Youth League. But for several months, it hasn’t happened to confirm the expectations placed on him, him whose glaring lack of playing time with the first team of Dynamo kyiv led to this surprising departure on loan in Ligat ha’Al, last summer, in the formation of Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem.
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