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Valencia sign Mali international Aliou Dieng on free transfer
Defensive midfielder Aliou Dieng joins Valencia from Al Ahly on a free transfer for up to three seasons, becoming the club's second signing for next season.
Mar 31st 2026 · Spain
Insights
- Aliou Dieng, 28, has signed for Valencia on a free transfer with a contract of up to three seasons.
- Dieng is an established Mali international who has not played in Europe before.
- He began at Djoliba, moved to MC Alger, joined Al Ahly in 2019 and spent a season on loan at Al-Kholood.
- Dieng has won domestic titles and helped Al Ahly win the CAF Champions League four times.
- Valencia studied the move in the winter window but completed the signing now, making Dieng their second addition after Justin de Haas.
Sources
- Aliou Dieng firmó por el Valencia mientras estaba concentrado con Mali www.marca.com
- Aliou Dieng ficha por el Valencia as.com
- El Valencia se refuerza con un internacional por Mali www.libertaddigital.com
- Nuevo fichaje para el Valencia www.mundodeportivo.com