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Former Everton midfielder Gueye joins Saudi Diriyah
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Former Everton midfielder Gueye joins Saudi Diriyah

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  • Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye has joined Saudi Pro League side Diriyah as a free agent.
  • The Saudi club announced the signing on Sunday, calling Gueye's experience an asset.
  • Gueye previously played for Everton and Paris Saint-Germain, and won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021.

Idrissa Gueye, a seasoned midfielder for Senegal, has made a move to the Saudi Pro League, signing with newly promoted side Diriyah. The Saudi club announced the transfer on Sunday, highlighting Gueye's experience as a valuable asset without disclosing further contract details. Local media reports suggest a one-year deal with an option for a second season.

Gueye, 36, departed Everton in July after seven years across two stints with the club. His career also includes a three-year spell with Paris Saint-Germain in France's Ligue 1 and a previous stint at Lille. The midfielder is a prominent figure for Senegal, boasting over 130 caps and a victory in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

Diriyah has been active in the transfer market, also securing the signings of Democratic Republic of Congo captain Chancel Mbemba and Bosnia & Herzegovina goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj, signaling their ambitions for the upcoming season.

Idrissa is one of ours. His experience is an asset.

— DiriyahThe Saudi club announced Gueye's signing on X.
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