Al Ahly FC officially signs French player Diaby

Al Ahly FC have finalized their contract with French midfielder Ibrahima Konaté, who joins from Cercle Brugge, after officially announcing the player's signing to bolster the team's ranks for the new season.

Al Ahly FC revealed the transfer through a special video on their official account on the platform 'X', welcoming the young French star upon his arrival to the team.

Diaby's transfer to Al Ahly FC follows previous reports confirming that both parties have reached an agreement for the player to sign for four seasons, with an option to extend for an additional season.

The value of the deal, according to reports preceding the official announcement, is around €13.5 million, in a move that reflects Al Ahly FC's desire to enhance their squad with young talents.

Ibrahima Konaté is 19 years old, and his market value is €1.5 million, according to data from Transfermarkt, a website specialized in player valuations.

The French player began his career in the youth sector at Paris Saint-Germain before leaving the Parisian club to sign his first professional contract with Cercle Brugge.

Diaby's move to Al Ahly FC marks a new chapter in his career as he decides to take on a different challenge outside Belgium and join one of the top clubs in the Saudi Pro League.