FC Metz have reached a transfer agreement with Czech side Slavia Prague for Senegalese forward Papa Amadou Diallo, though the player has yet to give his final approval as he remains focused on a crucial relegation play-off against Reims.
Diallo, 20, has been a standout performer for Metz this season, contributing seven goals and four assists across all competitions.
His form has not gone unnoticed, and in recent hours, Metz and Slavia Prague have reportedly agreed terms on a deal valued at over €5 million. The fee underlines the Czech club’s serious intent to secure one of Ligue 2’s rising stars.
Despite both clubs settling on the financial terms of the deal, the move is not yet complete. Diallo is said to be delaying any immediate commitment to the transfer as he concentrates fully on helping Metz fight for their Ligue 1 survival.
The forward featured off the bench in the first leg of their relegation play-off against Reims, a match that ended in a 2–1 defeat for Metz.
The return leg is set for Wednesday at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, and Diallo’s focus is firmly fixed on that decisive fixture.
The timing of the transfer negotiations, coming just days before the second leg, has not swayed the player’s attention from his current club responsibilities.
According to sources close to the player, Diallo wants to make any decision about his future only after the outcome of the play-off tie is determined.
Should Metz fail to secure their place in Ligue 1 for next season, the path to Diallo’s departure is expected to become clearer.
Slavia Prague, a dominant force in Czech football with regular appearances in European competition, is understood to be prepared to finalise the transfer as soon as the play-off campaign concludes.
Diallo’s potential move would mark a significant milestone in his burgeoning career. The Senegal international has grown into a key figure at Metz, showcasing not just technical ability and pace, but also a maturity beyond his years.
His performances have drawn interest beyond France, and Slavia Prague appear eager to act quickly to bring the talented attacker to Prague.
While the final outcome remains dependent on Metz’s immediate future in the French top flight, all indicators suggest that Diallo is on the brink of a move abroad.
His potential departure would be a loss for Metz but could offer the young striker a platform to further develop his career in a new environment.
For now, however, Papa Amadou Diallo’s attention is fixed solely on the immediate task at hand: helping Metz overcome a one-goal deficit and secure their place in Ligue 1.
Only once that mission is complete will the forward turn his focus to what could be the next major step in his professional journey.
