Senegal-Spain right-back Alpha Diounkou of Omonia Nicosia is being linked with a move to Slovenian side NK Celje, with the 24-year-old defender’s future increasingly in focus ahead of the new season.
Diounkou, valued at around €700k on Transfermarkt, is reportedly on Celje’s radar as they look to reinforce their defence from the Cypriot First Division. The move remains at rumour stage, with the probability of a deal still listed as “?” and no agreement announced between the clubs.
The right-back, who stands at 1.84m and wears the No 2 shirt for Omonia, is in a potentially pivotal contractual situation. His deal in Nicosia is not listed with an expiry date, raising the prospect that he could move on favourable terms or even edge towards free-agent status if his contractual situation is clarified in the coming weeks.
Born on 10 October 2001 in Sindone, Diounkou holds dual Senegalese and Spanish nationality and is deployed primarily as a defender on the right, favouring his right foot. He has been part of Omonia’s set-up in the Cypriot league, featuring in their recent campaigns and adding athleticism and versatility down the flank.
Recent data has not detailed specific match statistics, but Diounkou has continued to appear in Omonia’s back line in 2025-26, with his defensive work and ability to support attacks keeping him on the radar of scouts across Europe.
Having previously built his reputation across different leagues before settling in Cyprus, a switch to the Slovenian Prva Liga with Celje would represent another step in a varied career path. If the transfer materialises, it could offer Diounkou a fresh platform to increase his market value beyond €700k and shape the next phase of his development in European football.
