Aliou Dieng leaves Al Ahly on free transfer to join Valencia after 250 appearances
Malian defensive midfielder Aliou Dieng has completed his move from Al Ahly SC to Valencia CF on a free transfer after his contract expired. The 28-year-old leaves the Egyptian club after around 250 appearances and 16 trophies across six trophy-laden seasons.
Aliou Dieng had joined Al Ahly in July 2019 on a five-year deal and became a regular in the squad. His record reflects Al Ahly’s dominance during his tenure, with 16 trophies in total. In the 2024-2025 season, Aliou Dieng was loaned to Al-Kholood, a detour before returning to the main path of his career.
Valencia’s interest was first reported during the January 2026 transfer window, with the agreement taking time to finalize. The contract is reported to be multi-year, likely covering two or three seasons. Dieng is set to join Valencia’s pre-season training camp on July 6, 2026.
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