The Saudis relieve Strasbourg

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By: Manu Tournoux

The Saudis relieve Strasbourg

The transfer of Habib Diallo to Saudi Arabia is welcome in the coffers of Racing club de Strasbourg.

It’s always kind of the same story. The sportsman grimaces and the financier rubs his hands in the event of a substantial transfer. Patrick Vieira, 1998 world champion, does not really appreciate losing the best striker in his squad, Habib Diallo.

The new coach of Racing Club de Strasbourg could not prevent the departure of the 28-year-old Senegalese international striker, who scored 20 goals in Ligue 1 last season.

Diallo gave in to the generous advances of Saudi Arabia. His new club, Al-Shabab, should quintuple the salary he received in Alsace, advance The Team this Saturday.

The financial power of football in the Gulf state also satisfies the Ligue 1 club. The transfer of Habib Diallo should bring in 20 million euros for Strasbourg.

A welcome sum as Racing’s summer recruits have already cost around 56M.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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