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Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye joins Saudi side Diriyah
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The signing of Idrissa Gueye by Diriyah will be seen by some as another case of the Saudi league buying ageing stars from Europe. But Gueye still offers experience as a 130-cap international and Africa Cup winner. The real test is whether he can help Diriyah avoid relegation in their first top-flight season.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com
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