Celtic Plot January Move For This £3m Rated Number 9: A Smart Move From Nancy?

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• He also had a stint in Ligue 2 with Ivoire Académie, but was eventually scouted and roped in by Spanish outfit Mallorca for their reserves. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAlthough he joined Sevilla Atlético on loan with a buyout clause, the club chose not to make the deal permanent, thus resulting in his return to the Balearic Islands. Road To SuccessDiabate made his senior Mallorca debut in January 2021, and then joined Atlético Madrid B next month for the remainder of the 2020-21 campaign.
• His time in Spain’s lower ranks was not a success, which led to a Bosman transfer to Västerås SK in Sweden’s second division.
• There, he only found the net 7 times in 41 appearances, but flourished significantly upon switching to GAIS in the top flight earlier this year. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – DECEMBER 21: Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy reacts as he his team score their first goal during the Premier League match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park on December 21, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland.
• (Photo by Ian MacNicol/)AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith 20 goals and 5 assists in 33 appearances across competitions, the ‘number 9’ has shown his poaching traits while spearheading the attack.
• The Gothenburg side, who signed him for free, now values him at around £3m.