Saudi Pro League team Al-Ahli SFC has made a move by signing 19-year-old French player Ibrahima Diaby. He plays as a midfielder. The player came from a team called Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League. The price paid for Ibrahima Diaby was reported to be 13.5 million euros.
The teenage anchor, who has been highly rated arrived in Jeddah over the weekend. He was there to finish up the details of a four-year contract that goes through 2030. There is also an option to extend the contract by one year.Diaby, who spent his developmental years in Paris Saint-Germain’s youth academy before moving to Belgium, rapidly emerged as one of European football’s most promising young holding midfielders due to his physical presence, positional discipline, and tactical intelligence.
The signing reflects Al-Ahli’s strategic focus on securing top international talent under the age of 21, reinforcing their midfield core with high-upside players to compete across both domestic and regional competitions. Club officials confirmed that Diaby completed his medical examinations in Jeddah prior to joining squad training. Arab News TV
