Atlético Madrid interested in Strasbourg captain

Atlético Madrid are interested in signing RC Strasbourg Alsace captain Habib Diarra (21), according to RMC Sport. Initial contact has been made between both clubs, with English sides also reportedly interested.

RMC Sport report that the transfer fee for Diarra could surpass €25m. While Strasbourg will compete in next year’s UEFA Conference League, a move to the Spanish capital would allow Diarra the opportunity to play UEFA Champions League football.

Diarra has made 102 appearances for Strasbourg in midfield. The 2024-25 campaign was the most successful of Diarra’s emerging career – he finished with four goals and five assists in Ligue 1.

Diarra also has 11 international appearances for Senegal. Having come through the French international youth system, Diarra switched to represent his birth nation, Senegal, in March 2024. Most recently, he scored as Senegal became the first African side to beat England, earning a 3-1 victory earlier this month.

As confirmed by club president Marc Keller, Diarra will be allowed to leave RCSA this summer.

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