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BBC News
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- BBC News
Who is West Ham new boy Diouf?
A £19m centre-back, a Senegal international, a 20-year-old. But what else do we know about West Ham's new signing from Slavia Prague, El Hadji Malick Diouf?Diouf was recruited by the Galaxy Football Academy in his home city of Dakar, Senegal, aged joined the Academie Mawade Wade - named after the former Senegal national team coach and boasting graduates including ex-Manchester United and Stoke man Mame Biram Diouf - four years January 2023 aged 18, he went on trial at Norwegian top-flight club Tromso, 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle and was offered a contract to join their reserve quickly graduated to the first team and helped Tromso finish third in the Norwegian league and qualify for Europe. It was during the 2023 season where he established himself in the left wing-back role after playing predominantly as a winger during his youth move helped pave the way for the Academie Mawade Wade to sign a four-year partnership with Tromso in October a year, 21 first team appearances and three goals in Norway, Diouf signed for Slavia Prague in the Czech Republic - the same club from which the Hammers signed Tomas Soucek and Vladimir season he made 41 appearances, most as a wing-back - including eight in the Europa League - as Slavia won the Czech First League by 16 seven goals and four assists illustrate the attacking threat he offers down the left has also made six appearances for the Senegal national team since his debut in September 2024, winning on five occasions including playing the full game in June's historic victory over England.
United News of India
19 hours ago
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- United News of India
West Ham sign Senegal international Diouf for £19m
London, July 15 (UNI) West Ham have signed Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague for £19m. The 20-year-old defender joins the Hammers on a long-term contract and is expected to meet up with the club's pre-season training camp in Germany this week. Diouf was a key player for Slavia Prague when they won the Czech top-flight title last season. He said "a lot of clubs" were interested in signing him, but he chose West Ham, as it "was a good plan for me". "I want to say to the West Ham supporters I'm very happy to be here with them. I think we'll make a very good season this year," Diouf told the club's website today. "Everyone wants to come here to play in the Premier League. I think it is a dream for everyone." Manager Graham Potter said Diouf, who can play at left-back or left wing-back, was a player the club had been watching for some time, according to a BBC news. "He is young, hungry and ambitious, and I think he will be a very positive addition to the group," he added. Diouf left Senegal at the age of 18 to join Norwegian side Tromso in February 2023, playing 21 times and scoring three goals. He then joined Slavia Prague a year later and scored on his debut in a league win at Karvina. Last season, he scored seven goals as Slavia won the title by 16 points, conceding just 18 goals in 35 matches. Diouf earned his first Senegal cap in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi in September 2024, and he played in the country's 3-1 friendly win against England in June. UNI BM
The Star
20 hours ago
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- The Star
Soccer-West Ham sign Senegal defender Diouf
(Reuters) -West Ham United have signed Senegal defender El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague on a long-term deal, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported West Ham paid an initial fee of 19 million pounds ($25.43 million) for the 20-year-old. Diouf was part of the Senegal team which secured a 3-1 victory over England in a friendly last month, the first African team to beat England in 22 games. "There were a lot of teams (who wanted to sign me), but I chose West Ham United first and I spoke with the coach (Graham Potter) and it was a good plan for me," Diouf said. West Ham begin their 2025-26 Premier League campaign on August 16 with a trip to Sunderland. ($1 = 0.7472 pounds) (Reporting by Shifa Jahan in BengaluruEditing by Toby Davis)
Straits Times
20 hours ago
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- Straits Times
West Ham sign Senegal defender Diouf
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Soccer Football - Europa League - Round of 16 - First Leg - AC Milan v Slavia Prague - San Siro, Milan, Italy - March 7, 2024 AC Milan's Christian Pulisic in action with Slavia Prague's El Hadji Malick Diouf REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo West Ham United have signed Senegal defender El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague on a long-term deal, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported West Ham paid an initial fee of 19 million pounds ($25.43 million) for the 20-year-old. Diouf was part of the Senegal team which secured a 3-1 victory over England in a friendly last month, the first African team to beat England in 22 games. "There were a lot of teams (who wanted to sign me), but I chose West Ham United first and I spoke with the coach (Graham Potter) and it was a good plan for me," Diouf said. West Ham begin their 2025-26 Premier League campaign on August 16 with a trip to Sunderland. REUTERS
CNA
20 hours ago
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West Ham sign Senegal defender Diouf
West Ham United have signed Senegal defender El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague on a long-term deal, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported West Ham paid an initial fee of 19 million pounds ($25.43 million) for the 20-year-old. Diouf was part of the Senegal team which secured a 3-1 victory over England in a friendly last month, the first African team to beat England in 22 games. "There were a lot of teams (who wanted to sign me), but I chose West Ham United first and I spoke with the coach (Graham Potter) and it was a good plan for me," Diouf said. West Ham begin their 2025-26 Premier League campaign on August 16 with a trip to Sunderland. ($1 = 0.7472 pounds)
