Defender chasing Europa League: Sporting, Benfica approached me | OneFootball

Ousmane Diao, former central defender of Mafra, spoke about his time in Portugal. The current Midtjylland player confirmed that he received approaches from Benfica and Sporting, after standing out for the team that then played in the Segunda Liga.

"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," said the 21-year-old Senegalese player in an interview with 'Footmercato'.

The athlete spoke about the goals set by the Danish club: "The goal this season is to help my club win everything. Whether it's the championship or even the Europa League. And I really wish to make my debut in the national team. These are the dreams I have at the moment," he concluded.

Silas, former coach of Sporting, even stated that Diao's growth potential is superior to that of Diomande. The coach managed the central defender at Mafra and was surprised at the time that only Sporting and Benfica were interested in the footballer (Read HERE).

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