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Newcastle Secures Young Talent Diabate, Loaned Back to Turkey
21 Aug
Summary
- Ousmane Diabate has completed a move to Newcastle United.
- The young midfielder will remain on loan at Genclerbirligi.
- He will play for Genclerbirligi until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Newcastle United has successfully secured the transfer of young midfielder Ousmane Diabate. The 18-year-old Guinean international, who impressed last season with Genclerbirligi, has officially moved to the Magpies.
Under the terms of the agreement, Diabate will be loaned back to Genclerbirligi for the rest of the 2026/27 season. This allows him to continue gaining valuable first-team experience before officially joining Newcastle next summer. He is expected to feature for Genclerbirligi in their upcoming match on Sunday.
This acquisition underscores Newcastle's commitment to a youth-focused squad rebuild, adding Diabate to a growing list of young signings. The club is also reportedly tracking other young talents, including Julian Hall, while simultaneously seeking an experienced midfielder before the transfer window closes.
