Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified sourceVia Resat Can Ozbudak· 20 Aug 2026
Newcastle agree deal for Gençlerbirliği midfielder Diabate
Newcastle have struck a deal for 18-year-old Ousmane Diabate, who will stay on loan at his Turkish club.
Ousmane Diabate
player
Player
Ousmane Diabate
Position
Midfielder
From
Gençlerbirliği
To
Newcastle United
Contract
4+1 years
What happened. Newcastle United have agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old midfielder Ousmane Diabate from Gençlerbirliği, with the player set to remain on loan at the Turkish club for one year.
- The agreement was confirmed by Turkish journalist Resat Can Ozbudak.
- Diabate will continue his development in Turkey for the 2024-25 season.
- The move comes after Newcastle lost Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.
Newcastle are strengthening their midfield after losing key players, with Diabate expected to join next year.
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