Loaned by Spartak Moscow to RCD Espanyol in Barcelona, Keïta Baldé has not found any color in Catalonia. Not even to land a permanent transfer.
Keïta Baldé Diao wanted to get back on track at RCD Espanyol in Barcelona. Mission failed. Already struggling at Spartak Moscow, where he found himself without playing for several months due to a suspension for violating anti-doping rules, the management of the Russian club had oopened the door to a return to Catalonia in the summer of 2023. This vuelta The move to his homeland seemed like a new beginning for the former Lazio, AS Monaco, Inter Milan, Sampdoria Genoa and Cagliari player, but “KBD” has not regained his confidence and will therefore leave again.
No goals scored in 24 games
It’s very simple: despite a return to LaLiga acquired a few days ago against Real Oviedo, the Pericos will not exercise the purchase option of two million euros set by the Russian team for the loan of 29-year-old Senegalese international striker. It was the sporting director of RCD Espanyol in Barcelona who confirmed the news during a press conference held this Thursday. “There are a number of players at the end of their contracts and others on loan, like Keita Balde, who have already been informed that they will not continue”affirms Fran Garagarza.
For this purchase option to be activated, the 2021 African champion had to convince his managers and his various coaches. This was not the case, whether under Luis García Luis García, Luis Miguel Ramis or Manolo González. Keita Baldé Diao only played 24 games… for no goals scored and one assist. For the player trained at FC Barcelona, it will therefore be a return to Spartak Moscow, where he will enter his final year of contract. He should therefore most likely find yet another place to land this summer.
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