SAINTS midfielder Ibrahima Diallo has officially completed his transfer to Qatari side Al-Duhail Sports Club.

Having joined from Brest the former France U21 international made 81 appearances for Saints during his three-year stint on the south coast.

Diallo only managed to make 18 league appearances for Southampton last season – the lowest number since he arrived in England in 2020.

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The 24 year old, who had one year left on his contract, was not considered to be a part of Russell Martin’s plans for the season.

Former AS Monaco prospect Diallo will be coached by Argentine legend Hernan Crespo and is joining the club former Saints defender Toby Alderweireld played for during the 2021-22 season. 

Diallo becomes the second player to leave Saints on a transfer this summer behind Mislav Orsic, who joined Turkish side Trabzonspor, while Willy Caballero, Theo Walcott and Moi Elyounoussi have also departed following the expiry of their contracts.