Since joining AS Monaco on January 21, 2021, Krépin Diatta is currently tied to the club with a contract that runs until June 30, 2026. If no extension agreement is reached, the Senegal international will be free to sign with any club of his choice at the end of the season. Versatile and capable of playing as a right-back or on the wings, the recent Africa Cup of Nations champion is attracting interest from many European clubs.
In an exclusive interview with Africafoot, Pape Abdourahmane Fall, former Senegal international and ex-player of Olympique de Marseille, shared his thoughts on the situation of his young compatriot.
“He is still under contract with AS Monaco and he just had a great Africa Cup of Nations. This competition allowed him to show once again that he is among the best players on the continent in his position. Naturally, he must have been approached by many agents and scouts. If he were to leave Monaco, he needs to make the right choice: join an ambitious club where he can fully express his immense talent, while continuing to work hard. Nothing is achieved without hard work. He must maintain the same mindset and discipline.”
According to several reliable sources, Premier League clubs and teams from the Turkish Süper Lig are closely monitoring Krépin Diatta. Galatasaray, Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, and Trabzonspor have reportedly placed him on their priority list, as revealed exclusively by Africafoot. A few weeks ago, RC Lens and some Saudi clubs also showed interest.
Pape Abdourahmane Fall also highlights the player’s human qualities:
“Krépin is a very nice and smart guy. He has his head on his shoulders and I’m convinced he will make the best decision for his future. For now, it’s hard to predict what will happen by June, especially since no concrete offers have been made. We also need to see if he is recruited to play as a full-back or in his preferred position as a winger at Monaco. Then, he will know what decision to make. Football has become a real business and everyone is looking to find their own interest.”
Currently valued at 6 million euros on the specialized site Transfermarkt, Krépin Diatta has played 136 matches in all competitions with AS Monaco, scoring 8 goals and providing 9 assists.
