Valencia chase free transfer of Al Ahly star Dieng for 2026 season
7 March 2026
Valencia eye free transfer for Al Ahly star Dieng in 2026
Valencia are in talks with Al Ahly's Mali midfielder Aliou Dieng, eyeing a free transfer in the summer of 2026.
Dieng's contract with Al Ahly runs until next summer, making a potential move particularly timely.
Reports had suggested Valencia paused negotiations due to a lack of agreement between the two parties.
A source close to the player told Ya Kora that Valencia's offer to sign Dieng remains on the table.
The same source added that negotiations have not stopped entirely.
Disagreement centers on a clause that would cut Dieng's wages by 50% if Valencia were relegated.
Valencia sit 15th in La Liga with 29 points.
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If this deal slips, Valencia will have more free agents than a library sale.
And if Dieng signs, expect a fanfare louder than a marching band at a snack stand.
