Senegal striker Mame Alassane Niang completes FC Porto move

FC Porto have confirmed the signing of Senegalese striker Mame Alassane Niang, with the 20-year-old putting pen to paper on a contract that will keep him at the Portuguese club until 2030.

The move marks another significant milestone in the young forward’s career after his rapid rise in Norwegian football earned him a transfer to one of Portugal’s most successful clubs.

Niang joins Porto after impressing at HamKam, where his performances attracted interest from several clubs across Europe.

The Senegalese striker began his football journey at the renowned Diambars academy before leaving his homeland in 2024 to continue his development in Norway.

His first stop was Lyn, where he started adapting to European football before securing a move to HamKam. It was there that the young forward established himself with a series of encouraging performances, drawing the attention of scouts from across the continent.

FC Porto eventually secured his signature after reaching an agreement with HamKam for a deal reported to be worth €2.5 million, including performance-related bonuses.

Following the successful completion of his medical examination, the Portuguese giants officially announced the transfer, confirming Niang as their newest signing.

The striker is expected to begin his Porto career with the club’s B team as he continues his development and adapts to the demands of Portuguese football.

The plan is for the Senegal international to progress through the club’s development system before earning an opportunity to join the senior squad.

Porto believe the gradual approach will allow Niang to continue improving while becoming familiar with the club’s style of play and competitive environment.

The long-term objective is for the striker to establish himself in the first-team setup under head coach Francesco Farioli.

Niang’s move represents another important step in a career that has advanced quickly over the past two years.

After leaving Diambars to pursue opportunities in Europe, the young forward has continued to develop through Norwegian football before securing a transfer to one of the continent’s established clubs.

His arrival also highlights Porto’s continued commitment to recruiting promising young talent with the potential to develop into first-team players.

Now officially a Porto player, Niang will begin the next phase of his career in Portugal as he looks to continue his progress and work towards earning a place in the club’s senior squad.