Ousmane Diao reveals Benfica interest, explains why he didn’t sign | OneFootball

Benfica tried to sign Ousmane Diao from Midtjylland. The Senegalese center-back showed great qualities during his loan to Mafra - replacing Ousmane Diomande, who moved to Sporting - but eventually returned to Denmark.

"It was very rewarding to have played in Portugal. Clubs like Sporting and Benfica approached me, but my agent directed me to Midtjylland where negotiations were already advanced," assured the center-back, in statements to Footmercato.

Ousmane Diomande had a similar path. Loaned by Midtjylland to Mafra, the center-back stood out in Portugal and was eventually signed by Sporting, which, including bonuses and objectives, has already paid 12.5 million euros to the Danes in total.

This season, wearing the Midtjylland jersey, Ousmane Diao - valued at 7.5 million euros - has a total of eight matches. Over the 567 minutes he played on the field, the defender who was on Benfica's radar scored two goals.

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