Transfer Market: Newcastle Signs Guinean International Compared to N'Golo Kanté
Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Sports
Newcastle has signed 18-year-old Guinean midfielder Ousmane Diabaté from Genclerbirligi for a fee of 2.5 million euros. He will be loaned back to the Turkish club until the end of the 2026/27 season. Diabaté, regarded as the new N'Golo Kanté, chose Newcastle for its ambitious project, despite interest from other clubs like Tottenham and Aston Villa.
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