As he navigates a tough period for several months, Seny Dieng is set to revive his career away from England. The Senegalese international goalkeeper, who hasn’t played a single match for Middlesbrough since December 2024, is close to signing with Feyenoord Rotterdam on loan. This is a golden opportunity for the 31-year-old keeper, eager to regain playing time and visibility at the highest European level.
Long linked with Hull City, currently third in the Championship, Dieng saw that transfer fall through at the start of the winter transfer window. The reason? A financial disagreement over his salary, which ultimately derailed the negotiations. But this time, the scenario is quite different. According to Sky Sport, Feyenoord and Middlesbrough have reached an agreement for a loan until the end of the season, with a purchase option. The Dutch club will cover the player’s entire salary.
Africa Cup of Nations champion in 2021 with Senegal and boasting 9 international caps, Seny Dieng has never lost his status on the continental stage. He was signed by Middlesbrough in the summer of 2023 from Queens Park Rangers for 2.5 million euros, and had a promising start before injuries slowed him down. After undergoing Achilles tendon surgery, the goalkeeper hasn’t stepped on the pitch since December 2024, casting doubt on his future in the Championship.
For Feyenoord, this signing addresses an immediate need. Eliminated from the Europa League and currently second in the Eredivisie, the Rotterdam club is going through a tough time, highlighted by a heavy defeat against PSV Eindhoven (3-0) this weekend. With Justin Bijlow’s departure to Genoa, the Dutch management was actively searching for a reliable reinforcement in goal.
Seny Dieng arrives in a context of direct competition with Timon Wellenreuther, a 30-year-old German goalkeeper. However, despite this anticipated duel, the loan to Feyenoord represents a real lifeline for Dieng, who will have the chance to relaunch himself in a competitive league and at an ambitious club. A crucial step for the future of his career… and perhaps a long-awaited new beginning.
