Some say Ousmane Diomande will leave Sporting soon | OneFootball

Ousmane Diomande is one of Sporting's players with the most market interest, and now, Alain Gouaméné, a legendary goalkeeper from Ivory Coast, assured that the 'number 26' should leave Sporting "soon", while giving high praise to the green and white defender.

"He was 12 years old when I met him. He played at CS Abobo before moving to Europe. I wasn't part of that club, but I regularly watched the youth games and gave advice to the president. I have an excellent impression of Ousmane. He is a very well-mannered, respectful, and shy young man. He doesn't open up much. He is also ambitious, hardworking, and very professional," he began by saying in statements to the Africafoot portal.

Regarding Diomande's career choices so far, the former footballer considered that the Lions' player was "brave": "He made a brave and interesting choice by going to Denmark, to Midtjylland, where he continued his development. Going to Denmark, in Northern Europe, when you are 17 years old, when you are from Ivory Coast... I can assure you it's a radical life change."

"Then, he was loaned to Mafra, in the Portuguese Second League, where he caught the attention of Sporting, one of the country's big clubs. His career path so far has been smart. He learned a lot at Sporting and will continue to learn," Alain Gouaméné concluded.

Moving on to Diomande's future - with whom the Lions intend to renew - the now goalkeeper coach of the Ivorian national team had no doubts in stating that "there is a strong possibility" of the player leaving Sporting soon due to the interest of some European giants: "The fact that he is valued at 45 million euros is not by chance, it says a lot about his level. He is among the good, or even very good defenders playing in Europe. He will leave soon, that seems to be a given. And I think it will be to a very big club. Probably from England, although I would like to see him in France or Germany."

"He is not yet 22 years old. He still has a lot to improve, just like all players his age. Within a year, two years, three years, he will be the leader of the defense of the club he is at. Because soon, he will be playing in one of the best European leagues, and his progression will continue," he added.

In conclusion, Alain Gouaméné spoke about Diomande's role both at Sporting and in Ivory Coast: "As he takes on new responsibilities, with a little more experience, he will establish himself as a leader. I am convinced of that. And he will also become a leader in the national team."

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