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Degerfors IF signs Senegalese left-back Samba Diatara from Braga

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  • Degerfors IF signs 22-year-old Senegalese left-back Samba Diatara from Portuguese club Braga on a contract until 2029.
  • Sports director Patrik Werner describes Diatara as a fast-running player with strong defensive skills who can also play high up the field.
  • Diatara is awaiting a work permit and will miss the upcoming cup match, while the club has also found Philippe Ndinga in an unspecified role.

According to reports, Degerfors IF has signed Samba Diatara, a 22-year-old left-back from Portuguese club Braga. The player has signed a contract with Degerfors IF that runs until 2029. Samba Diatara has mainly played for Braga's U23 and B teams but has trained with the Portuguese club's A team.

He was recruited to Braga from Diambars FC in his home country Senegal last summer. ' Werner added, 'Samba possesses the qualities we have been looking for. He is a fast-running player with defensive play as his key strength, but he can also play high up the field.

He is a fast-running player with defensive play as his key strength.

Patrik Werner, Sports director

' Samba Diatara is waiting for a work permit before he is eligible to play, and he will not be available in Sunday's cup match against IFK Göteborg. The exact timing of his work permit approval remains unclear. In a separate development, Degerfors IF has found Philippe Ndinga, though his specific role with the club is not yet known.

Samba possesses the qualities we have been looking for. He is a fast-running player with defensive play as his key strength, but he can also play high up the field. It feels good that we have signed Samba and I look forward to seeing him in our environment.

Patrik Werner, Sports director
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