Valencia Resmi Rekrut Aliou Dieng dari Al Ahly hingga 2028

Klub La Liga Valencia CF resmi mendatangkan gelandang baru Aliou Dieng dari Al Ahly pada bursa transfer musim panas ini dengan kontrak hingga tahun 2028 disertai opsi tambahan satu tahun.

Pemain berusia 28 tahun tersebut diperkenalkan ke media pada hari Rabu, 9 Juli 2026, dalam sebuah acara khusus yang dihadiri oleh legenda serta duta klub Valencia CF, Miguel Tendillo dan Miguel Ángel Bossio, serta mantan pemain asal Mali, Mohamed 'Momo' Sissoko.

Perekrutan Dieng memicu perbincangan mengenai kualitas kompetisi tempat ia bermain sebelumnya, di mana sang pemain langsung memberikan pembelaan terhadap reputasi Liga Mesir yang dinilai kurang populer.

"The Egyptian league is unknown? That's just a widespread notion. We all saw the Egyptian national team play yesterday in the World Cup and witnessed the quality of players, most of whom are from this league. I won't comment further; what's important is what I can offer Valencia in the future." kata Aliou Dieng, Gelandang Valencia CF.

Sebelum merampungkan kepindahannya ke Spanyol, Dieng mengungkapkan bahwa dirinya telah menjalin komunikasi dengan bek Valencia CF, Mouctar Diakhaby.

"I’ve spoken to him. He’s a very good guy and he’s given me a lot of advice." ujar Aliou Dieng, Gelandang Valencia CF.

Mantan pemain Al Ahly ini menegaskan bahwa kepindahannya ke Eropa merupakan perwujudan cita-cita masa kecilnya setelah beberapa kesempatan sebelumnya sempat gagal terealisasi.

"Playing in the Champions League? It's a personal ambition. I come from a great club and have arrived at Valencia, which is also a great club, but I must wait for instructions and handle things step by step." tutur Aliou Dieng, Gelandang Valencia CF.

Dieng juga menambahkan target pribadinya untuk membawa Valencia kembali bersaing di papan atas dan menembus kompetisi tertinggi antarKlub Eropa tersebut.

"I belong to a club that has won many titles in Africa, which is why my personal goal is to restore this club to its rightful place and play in the Champions League." ucap Aliou Dieng, Gelandang Valencia CF.

Terkait persaingan di dalam skuad utama, Dieng menyerahkan seluruh keputusan kepada jajaran tim pelatih Valencia.

"I’ve come from a great club. I’ve come to Valencia CF with ambition, but first I have to follow the coach’s instructions and those of my teammates. We’ll play in LALIGA and then we’ll see. We have to take the Club where it deserves to be, listening to the instructions and working step by step." jelas Aliou Dieng, Gelandang Valencia CF.

Mengenai peluangnya untuk langsung mengisi posisi starter sejak menit awal, ia mengaku lebih memilih fokus pada proses adaptasi tim.

"I’ve spoken to the coach and he expects a lot from me. As for the starting XI, that’s his decision. I’m focused on working and adapting as well as possible." tambah Aliou Dieng, Gelandang Valencia CF.

Proses negosiasi kepindahan sang gelandang ke Spanyol sepenuhnya dikelola oleh sang agen tanpa keterlibatan langsung dari dirinya di awal komunikasi.

"My agent took care of the whole process. I didn't speak directly with the Club, but when I found out, I was very happy and it's a real honour to be here." ungkap Aliou Dieng, Gelandang Valencia CF.

Mengenai gaya bermain, posisi di lapangan, dan fleksibilitas taktik, pemain baru El Che ini menyatakan kesiapannya untuk mengikuti arahan strategi dari pelatih.

"I’m a footballer who listens to the coach and my teammates and gives everything on the pitch. My position will depend on the coach. I’ll adapt and give everything I have." kata Aliou Dieng, Gelandang Valencia CF.

Dieng menegaskan kesiapannya untuk belajar demi menghadapi ketatnya atmosfer kompetisi sepak bola di benua Eropa.

"I’m very competitive and I’m ready to learn and listen, and I hope everything goes well. As a child, it was a dream to play in Europe. I had several opportunities that didn’t materialise, but today my dream has come true. Valencia CF are a great Club and this is going to be a great stage in my career." tutur Aliou Dieng, Gelandang Valencia CF.

Pemain tim nasional Mali ini juga menaruh rasa hormat yang besar kepada para mantan pemain Afrika yang pernah meraih kesuksesan bersama Valencia CF.

"They are global role models and, at national level, they are legends. It’s going to be an honour to follow in their footsteps. I hope to live up to them and, through sacrifice, go even further. I hope to make the Club proud." ujar Aliou Dieng, Gelandang Valencia CF.

Ketika ditanya mengenai keunggulan fisik yang menjadi salah satu atribut utamanya di lini tengah, Dieng menyebut hal itu berkat latihan rutin dan faktor garis keturunan.

"I’ve been playing sport since I was a child. I train every day and it’s also down to genetics." pungkas Aliou Dieng, Gelandang Valencia CF.