# Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye joins Saudi side Diriyah 2026-08-10T04:55:53+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye has joined Saudi Pro League side Diriyah as a free agent after leaving Everton, the club announced on Sunday. The 36-year-old signed a one-year deal with an option for a second season, according to local media. Gueye spent seven seasons across two spells at Everton, with a three-year stint at Paris St Germain in between. He has made over 130 appearances for Senegal and won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021. Diriyah also recently signed DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba and Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj. ## Coverage - sportstar.thehindu.com Tags: diriyah, everton, football transfer, idrissa gueye, Saudi Pro League, senegal Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/senegal-midfielder-idrissa-gueye-joins-saudi-side-diriyah/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/senegal-midfielder-idrissa-gueye-joins-saudi-side-diriyah/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.