Assane Diao is no longer a Real Betis player. The 19-year-old Senegalese-Spanish prodigy is heading to the Italian Serie A where he joins Como.
Assane Diao arrived in Italy this Monday. As relayed last week, the young Senegalese-Spanish striker signed up with Como. The team coached by Spaniard Ces Fábregas, former FC Barcelona and Arsenal midfielder, posted a video on she social networks to formalize the arrival of the native of Ndongane from Real Betis who also made the news official.
While he was under contract with the Andalusian club until 2027, Assane Diao signed with Como until June 2029 and became the second summer recruit for the current 16th in Serie A, after the arrival of the goalkeeper French goal Jean Butez (29 years old) from Royal Antwerp. LThe amount of the Diao transaction is 12 million euros. He leaves Real Betis after 47 matches, for 6 goals and 3 assists.
Assane, trained among the residents of the Benito-Villamarín Stadium, released his first words as a Como player. “I am very happy to be here and to be part of the Como 1907 family. I can’t wait to get started and give a lot of joy to the supporters ! I spoke several times with Cesc Fabregas, we chatted and he told me about the club’s project. I’m very excited and can’t wait to get on the field! »
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