Just months after joining Sivasspor, Senegalese striker Keïta Baldé appears set to depart the Turkish club in what could be another abrupt chapter in his turbulent career.
Arriving in August with high expectations, Baldé has struggled to make an impact, prompting the club’s management to reportedly consider terminating his contract.
The 28-year-old forward, whose deal was set to run until June 2026, has netted just one goal in 11 appearances—a return that has frustrated fans and drawn criticism from the coaching staff.
Sivasspor had hoped Baldé could reinvigorate their attack, but his underwhelming performances in the Süper Lig have left the club with little choice but to explore alternatives.
This latest setback comes after short stints at Spartak Moscow and a brief return to RCD Espanyol, where Baldé similarly failed to regain the form that once made him a standout at Lazio and AS Monaco.
His struggles in Turkey underline the challenges he has faced in recent years, as his career continues to falter after promising early success.
Adding to his on-field challenges, Baldé’s personal life has also drawn unwanted attention.
His ex-wife, Simona Guatieri, recently accused him of having an affair with Wanda Nara, the wife of Argentine footballer Mauro Icardi.
The ensuing media frenzy has reportedly further distracted the striker, compounding his difficulties in maintaining focus on his game.
Baldé is currently in Spain as reports of his imminent departure from Sivasspor swirl.
While the club has yet to release an official statement, his absence highlights the likelihood of a premature end to his tenure in Turkey.
This development serves as another blow in what has become a career defined by unfulfilled potential and inconsistency.
For Sivasspor, parting ways with Baldé would signify a recalibration of their strategy as they seek a more reliable option to lead their attack.
For Baldé, however, it raises questions about his ability to return to the level that once saw him hailed as one of African football’s brightest prospects.
As the football world awaits confirmation, Baldé’s struggles at Sivasspor will likely be remembered as yet another chapter in a career marked by flashes of brilliance but overshadowed by persistent setbacks.
