RZ Pellets Wolfsberger AC has officially unveiled the acquisition of Ivory Coast international, Diabaté Mamadou Cheick, marking a significant addition to the Austrian football landscape. The 20-year-old central defender joins the ranks of Wolfsberger AC from Maccabi Petah Tikva, Israel, demonstrating his rising stature in the world of football.
The announcement came on Tuesday, February 6, following a successful trial that showcased Mamadou Cheick’s undeniable talents. Wolfsberger AC, currently holding the 7th position in the Austrian Bundesliga championship, expressed enthusiasm over the signing, emphasizing their commitment to nurturing emerging football prowess.
Mamadou Cheick’s commitment extends to a three-and-a-half-year contract, anchoring him with Wolfsberger AC until the culmination of the 2026/27 season.
The club, affectionately referred to as the Wolves, warmly welcomed their new talent, assigning him the coveted jersey number 5.
The official press release on the club’s website conveyed, “We welcome Mamadou, who will wear number 5 with the Wolves, and wish him all the best for his stay in the wolf pack!”
Manfred Schmid, the head coach of Wolfsberger AC, articulated his anticipation for Mamadou Cheick’s impact on the team.
The 1.88-meter-tall defender had previously spent time on loan with second-division Maccabi Jaffa last fall. During this stint, he exhibited his prowess in 16 matches, even contributing an assist.
“Mamadou has been training with us since the middle of last week and during the tests confirmed the expectations and impressions we had during the video study.
He is a fast and technically good young player, whom we want to continue to develop and who will enrich our defense with his strength in duels,” commented Manfred Schmid, highlighting Mamadou Cheick’s agility and technical proficiency.
As the promising Ivorian embarks on this new chapter with Wolfsberger AC, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate witnessing the evolution of Mamadou Cheick’s career within the realm of Austrian football.
