The 10 Senegalese transfers to remember this winter!
The winter transfer window has ended in most countries of the world, including several interesting movements concerning Senegalese players. Mbaye Niang, Fodé Ballo-Touré, Cheikh Niasse, here are the ten most striking transfers.
Mamadou T. Barry, from Tromsø to the Union Saint-Gilloise
The Senegalese defender leaves the Norwegian championship to engage with the Union Saint-Gilloise, a Belgian club which performed in the Jupiler Pro League. A great opportunity for him to cross a level while he will be linked to the Belgian club until June 2029.
Mbaye Niang, from Wydad AC to Sampdoria
After a shy passage in Morocco under the colors of Wydad AC, Mbaye Niang returns to Europe. The Senegalese striker joins the Sampdoria in Serie B, where he will try to relaunch his career. The former goalscorer AC, free since leaving Moroccan training, initialed a 6 -month contract, until the end of the season with the SAMP.
Fodé Ballo-Touré, from AC Milan to Le Havre Ac
In lack of playing time at AC Milan, Fodé Ballo-Touré joins Le Havre AC in Ligue 1. This loan could allow it to find rhythm and chain the starts. The Lions defender joined the free French club. Unfortunately, the African champion immediately injured himself and will have to wait to regain his shape.
Sheikh Niasse, from young boys to the Hellas Verona
The Senegalese midfielder offers himself a new challenge in Serie A by signing at Hellas Verona. A great opportunity for him to evolve in a more competitive championship. The 25 -year -old midfielder signed a 4 and a half year contract with the Gialloblu – until 2029 – although the two clubs communicated on a loan. Note that several European clubs notably Valence, Valladolid, Gantoise and Norwich were on the spot. But the former Lille joined the championship where he could have evolved since last summer with the interest of clubs such as Bologna at the time.
Mohamed Sèye, from AF Darou Salam to Braga B
The young Senegalese midfielder left AF Darou Salam to join Braga team B in Portugal. An ideal springboard to adapt to European football, especially since Braga is a club renowned for its good training in young people. The transfer of the young Senegalese hope cost no less than 1.25 million euros. AF Darou Salam rubbed his hands.
Pope Meïssa Ba, from Grenoble to FC Schalke 04
After a convincing first part of the Ligue 2 season with Grenoble, Pope Meïssa Ba joined FC Schalke 04 in the German second division. A transfer that could allow him to illustrate in a more physical championship.
Mory Diaw, from Clermont Foot to Rodez AF
The Senegalese goalkeeper leaves Ligue 1 and Clermont Foot for Rodez AF, in Ligue 2.. A strategic choice which should guarantee him a regular holder position. Located by the professional group in Clermont since the end of last season, Mory Diaw, who has not played in the official match since May 2024, has found a new fall point. At 31, Mory Diaw will have her first experience in French Ligue 2. The former of Lausanne-Sport, the CD Mafra or the Lokomotiv Plovdiv is looking for recovery in a Rodez team in difficulty.
Joseph Lopy, from Angers SCO to Pau FC
The Senegalese defensive midfielder Joseph Lopy leaves Angers SCO to strengthen Pau FC in Ligue 2.. A transfer which provides him with a more central role in the Palois workforce. This season, it was not used in Ligue 1 by coach Alexandre Dujeux, and his competition appearances were nonexistent. In search of playing time, the 2022 African champion with the Lions will therefore join Pau FC, where he hopes to regain his level and contribute to the fight for the maintenance of the club in Ligue 2.
Mor Talla, from Auda to Riga Fs
Senegalese winger Mor Talla remains in Latvia, but changes clubs from Auda to Riga FS. He will now evolve in one of the country’s best performing clubs. Author of a brilliant season under the colors of FK Auda in 2024 with 10 goals and 10 assists in 42 games in all competitions, Mor Talla Gaye was certainly spoiled for choice for this winter transfer window. The former resident of Diambars decided to join the ranks of the FK RFS, double title champion of the Latvian championship and main rival of the Riga FC, former club of Mor Talla Gaye.
Malick Mbaye, from FC Metz to Amiens SC
The young Senegalese winger leaves FC Metz for Amiens SC, a training in Ligue 2.. This change should allow him to benefit from more playing time. Arrived in Metz in February 2023 from the Academy Generation Foot, Malick Mbaye N ‘Contested that nine games with the club’s first team, including only one this season in the Coupe de France. However, he was up to par with the reserve, chaining 24 appearances in National 2 and 3, with 6 goals and 2 assists.
Announced on the start but stayed at the quay …
Several Senegalese players were expected to change clubs this winter, but their transfers did not materialize. This is particularly the case of Arouna SANGANTE which was announced close to Sevilla FC, but which remained in Le Havre AC. El Hadji Malick Diouf also experienced a similar spell. Although courted by several European clubs, the Lions defender did not leave the Slavia Prague during this winter.
Questioning in the last hours of the transfer window, the Nampalys Mendy file did not finally have a way out. Pushed towards the exit by the RC Lens, the 2021 African champion did not leave the Sang and Gold, despite the interest of AS Saint-Etienne and the Stade Rennais.
This winter transfer window was marked by strategic movements for several Senegalese players, offering them new perspectives for the rest of their careers.
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