Habib Diarra
22-Year-Old
Sunderland
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Diarra made the move to England after three seasons in Ligue 1 as a starter for Strasbourg. The midfielder is fresh off his best campaign after scoring four goals and adding five assists in 2,356 minutes in 2024/25. He's an intriguing piece for a young Sunderland side that is full of potential, though there's a real uncertainty over their ability to compete immediately in the Premier League. Diarra has experience in a top flight, which is more than a lot of his teammates can say, though reaching 10 goal contributions may be a lofty projection no matter how many starts he gets.
Option moving forward
Diarra (international duty) is an option for the club moving forward, according to manager Regis Le Bris. "Habib and Chemsdine are back in training. They could be available for our next fixture."
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Diarra has been off with Senegal at AFCON for the past month, but is finally back with his club after winning the competition, with the midfielder back in training Thursday. This is massive news for the club as they have only had the midfielder available for one game since Sept. 13, as he was dealing with a long injury absence ahead of AFCON. He started in all four games to begin the season, likely to work back into that role if his performances are solid.
Diarra has been off with Senegal at AFCON for the past month, but is finally back with his club after winning the competition, with the midfielder back in training Thursday. This is massive news for the club as they have only had the midfielder available for one game since Sept. 13, as he was dealing with a long injury absence ahead of AFCON. He started in all four games to begin the season, likely to work back into that role if his performances are solid.
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Returns before joining Senegal
Diarra featured 26 minutes and contributed two tackles and one interception in his return from a groin injury during Saturday's 0-0 draw against Brighton.
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Finds bench role
Diarra (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Brighton.
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Set to play vs. Brighton
Diarra (groin) is set to be involved against Brighton on Saturday, Keith Downie of Sky Sports reports.
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Resumes team training before AFCON
Diarra (groin) was spotted back in team training this week before joining Senegal to participate in the AFCON, the club posted. He recently told dsports, "I know my strengths, I continue to progress and improve. I'm still young, I work hard every day, and I know I'm ready for the Africa Cup of Nations."
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Injured, but going to AFCON
Diarra (groin) is going to AFCON with Senegal, and is expected to be away from Sunderland for at least three weeks.
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Generating EPL interest
Teams in the EPL are interested in Diarra, according to SportsMole.
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Leeds United and Aston Villa are keen on the 21-year-old Strasbourg and Senegal midfielder. However, it´s unclear if Strasbourg are open to letting him leave considering all the challenges they'll have in the 2025/26 season.
Leeds United and Aston Villa are keen on the 21-year-old Strasbourg and Senegal midfielder. However, it´s unclear if Strasbourg are open to letting him leave considering all the challenges they'll have in the 2025/26 season.