Chelsea Football Club is on the verge of securing a deal for Senegalese U17 midfielder Pape Daouda Diong from AF Darou Salam. The transfer is nearing completion, with Diong having been spotted at Stamford Bridge alongside Kendry Páez.
Born in 2006, Diong is set to join the Blues in June 2024 upon reaching the age of 18. The young talent is currently under the tutelage of AF Darou Salam, a club known for nurturing football prospects. Diong’s arrival at Chelsea is anticipated to bolster the midfield options for the London-based club in the future.