Aliou Dieng is being linked with a move from Egyptian giants Ahly SC to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah, with the switch currently rated at a 62% probability according to transfer data.
The 28-year-old Malian defensive midfielder, valued at €3.00m, is the subject of growing speculation as Al-Qadsiah look to reinforce their midfield options. Data from Transfermarkt indicates ongoing talks are not confirmed, but the reported likelihood has pushed the story into focus in both Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Dieng is currently on the books at Ahly SC, having first joined the Cairo club from MC Algiers in 2019. He spent part of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Saudi side Al-Kholood Club before returning to Al Ahly FC at the end of that spell. With no contract expiry date publicly listed, observers note there remains the possibility of him moving on under a variety of scenarios in a future window, including potentially as a free agent if no extension is formalised.
The Bamako-born midfielder, who stands at 1.84m and plays primarily as a screening midfielder, has seen his market value fluctuate over recent seasons, peaking at €4.50m during his time with Al Ahly before settling at its current €3.00m mark. His career path has taken him from Djoliba AC in Mali, through Algeria’s MC Algiers, into Egyptian and Saudi football, giving him a broad base of experience in North African and Middle Eastern leagues.
A right-footed anchor in midfield, Dieng is regarded as a player who offers tactical balance and defensive stability in front of the back line. Should a move to Al-Qadsiah materialise, it would mark another step in his progression across the region’s top leagues and could prove a defining chapter in how his peak years – and his reputation as a reliable defensive midfielder – are ultimately judged.
