Of Senegalese-Moroccan descent, Issa Diop is attracting interest in Turkey

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·25. Januar 2026

Of Senegalese-Moroccan descent, Issa Diop is attracting interest in Turkey

After the failed pursuit of Emmanuel Agbadou, Beşiktaş has now set its sights on Issa Diop to bolster its defense. The French center-back, currently at Fulham, could become the Turkish club's newest signing.

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This season, Diop has featured in only 12 matches, totaling 773 minutes on the pitch—a limited amount of playing time that appears to have left him frustrated. This situation could pave the way for a move to the Black Eagles, who are keen to strengthen their back line ahead of upcoming challenges. Born in France, Issa Diop has a Senegalese father and a mother of Moroccan descent.

Il n’y a aucun accord concernant Emmanuel Agbadou et le dossier est loin d’être finalisé. Beşiktaş a renoncé à Tavares. Le club s’oriente désormais vers d’autres profils, aussi bien pour le poste de défenseur central que de latéral gauche. Pour l’axe de la défense, Issa Diop
– Freitag, 23. Januar 2026