Calcio news: Modou Diop and Matteo Cociobanu add another two shots for US Alessandria di Barani
US Alessandria Calcio has strengthened its squad for the upcoming season with the signing of Modou Diop, a young and dynamic forward hailing from Mbacké, Senegal. The Gambian footballer, born in 1992, is set to make his mark in the Italian lower divisions, following a series of impressive performances throughout his career.
Diop's journey in football has taken him through various European youth leagues and lower division clubs, showcasing his consistent goal-scoring ability and potential. He began his professional career in the Gambian Federation League One, where he was the top goalscorer with 14 goals and 3 assists. This impressive feat caught the attention of European clubs, leading to trials with Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos U19, and a loan spell with Grasshopper Club Zurich in Switzerland.
During his time in Zurich, Diop demonstrated his prowess, scoring six goals and providing two assists in 27 appearances. His performances were enough to secure a permanent move to US Alessandria Calcio, where he will be the new striker for the team.
The signing of Diop is a significant move for Alessandria, who have recently returned to the field after acquiring the business branch from bankruptcy. The future owner of the club, Antonio Barani, has been actively involved in building the team and approved Diop's signing. Coach Alberto Merlo also gave his approval, recognising Diop's potential and the value he could bring to the team.
Matteo Cociobanu, another promising talent, has also joined Alessandria. Cociobanu, a versatile midfielder who can play as a right midfielder and lower positions, was trained at Juventus and has been in Alessandria's youth system since the 2020/21 season. Cociobanu previously played for Alessandria until Primavera2 (Under 19).
Barani's investment in the club has been substantial, not just in acquiring the business branch but also in the recruitment of talented players like Diop and Cociobanu. The new additions to the team are expected to contribute significantly to Alessandria's success in the upcoming season.
As Diop prepares to make his debut for Alessandria, fans and pundits alike are eager to see how the young striker will perform in the Italian lower divisions. With his strong ability to dribble, good positional sense, and a knack for scoring goals, Diop is poised to make a big impact in his new team.
The average number of goals scored by Diop during his time in Zurich was impressive, suggesting that he might maintain a similar rate in the Italian lower divisions. With his extensive experience in European leagues, including Serie-A being within his reach as he joins Alessandria Calcio, Diop's addition could potentially elevate the team's performance in European-leagues.
