After many young new purchases: AaB brings in an experienced warrior

After many young new purchases: AaB brings in an experienced warrior

It will be in the form of the 30-year-old Oumar Diakhité from Senegal, who comes to AaB on a free transfer.

This is stated by the club in a press release.

The Senegalese defender, who also holds Portuguese citizenship, most recently appeared in the 2. Bundesliga for VfL Osnabrück and combined with his previous stints at SV Sandhausen and Eintracht Frankfurt, Oumar Diakhité has made a total of 47 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga.

Previously, it has also resulted in 69 matches in the best Portuguese league for SC Olhanense and GD Estoril Praia respectively, as well as appearances in the best Romanian league for Sepsi OSK.

As a youth player, he came to the USA, where he also played for the first team for the USL club Orlando City SC.

– With the many young players we have in our squad, and the young additions we got this summer, it has been one of our big wishes to bring in an experienced profile from outside who also has leadership experience, and we will definitely get that. Oumar, says AaB sporting director James Gow.

He describes the new acquisition as a fast, duel-strong and aerial defender who also possesses good leadership qualities and is used to having to perform at a high level in front of full stands.

– He is a warrior with a great winning mentality, and we are looking forward to getting him into our squad, where we are sure that he will be an asset, says James Gow.

Oumar Diakhité gets shirt number 2, and he is looking forward to playing for his new Danish club.

– I have heard very good things regarding AaB from good friends. It’s a big club with a big fan base that I’m looking forward to playing for. I have come here to play football, win games and work hard. For me, my team is like my family every time we go on the pitch. I am a warrior and a team player who gives everything for my teammates, and I hope that with my experience and work effort I can contribute to the success of the club.

Oumar Diakhité has signed a contract with AaB until 30 June 2026.

2024-07-20 16:47:56
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