When a Transfer Becomes a Saga: Aliou Diang’s Renewal Diaspora at Al Ahly
16 January 2026
Aliou Diang Renewal Talks Stall
Al Ahly and Mali midfielder Aliou Diang have hit a dramatic snag in renewal negotiations after the player reportedly backed away from his initial consent, shocking staff and fans.
Media figure Ahmed Shobier said Diang had tentatively agreed to renew his contract at about $1.5 million per year, only to raise his demands to $2 million annually, plus various bonuses.
Shobier added that the shift came after lucrative offers from a major league (unnamed) reached his camp.
Diang's agent has formally submitted these offers to the Red Castle's management and the player's side, complicating the deal and piling pressure on both parties.
According to Shobier, after these developments, Diang is 99% likely to leave Al Ahly in the near future.
Despite the hurdles, Al Ahly remains committed to keeping a pivotal midfielder, with his future likely to be decided by upcoming negotiations that could lock him in for years or propel him abroad. A stubborn stand from both sides could push a future deal abroad soon enough. Punchline 1: If his salary climbs any higher, the payroll will need a bigger midfield to carry it. Punchline 2: This saga is so dramatic, even the boardroom is asking for a sequel.
