Iliman Ndiaye, Jackson, Diouf, Mbaye… Senegal marked the transfer window

Senegal was undoubtedly one of the big protagonists of this summer transfer window.

Senegalese football has never weighed so heavily on the transfer market. Spectacular transfers, dizzying amounts and arrivals at some of the most prestigious clubs in Europe: Senegalese internationals have enlivened the last weeks of the market with a remarkable presence. A look back at the notable transfers of the transfer window.

The most resounding transfer is that of Iliman Ndiaye, who joined Manchester City from Everton. According to several British media, the Citizens concluded the transaction for an amount of up to 65 million pounds sterling, or around 76 million euros. A new dimension for the former Sheffield United player, now expected under the orders of Enzo Maresca.

At Aston Villa, Senegal is also in the spotlight. Nicolas Jackson has left Chelsea to join the Villans in a move valued at up to £65million, with a fixed fee thought to be worth £47.5million. An operation which makes the Senegalese striker one of the Birmingham club’s major investments.

Aston Villa have also struck a huge blow with Ibrahim Mbaye. The 18-year-old Senegalese international left Paris Saint-Germain for around 55 million euros, confirming the immense popularity he already enjoys on the European market.

Another important move, El Hadji Malick Diouf signed with Brentford after his time at West Ham. The amount of the operation is estimated at around 40 million pounds, even if the London club has not officially communicated the transfer figures.

Finally, Pape Matar Sarr should discover Serie A. Juventus and Tottenham have reached an agreement around a loan with conditions that could bring the total package to 30 million euros.

Lamine Camara will not go to Chelsea

The Lamine Camara soap opera will remain as one of the twists and turns of this end of the transfer window. While an agreement had been announced between Monaco and Chelsea, the Principality club finally canceled the operation at the last moment. The Senegalese midfielder will therefore remain in Monaco. Chelsea considers this change of heart a “deeply unprofessional” act, according to the British press.

One thing is certain: even without the transfer of Lamine Camara to Chelsea, Senegalese football experienced an exceptional transfer window, confirming more than ever the attractiveness and value of its talents on the European scene.

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