Former French youth international added to CLTFC roster ahead of 2024 season.
CHARLOTTE, NC (Tuesday, February 13, 2024)Ā -Ā Charlotte FC today announced the Club has acquired midfielder Djibril Diani from French club SM Caen pending receipt of Dianiās ITC.
Diani has signed a contract through 2025 with an option for 2026 and will occupy an international roster slot.Ā
The 26-year-old defensive midfielder stands 6ā5ā and played 50 times for Caen in Ligue 2 since joining in January 2022.
āDjibril is a versatile, left-footed midfielder who can also operate as a left-sided center back. Heās a tidy, technical player with a rare athletic profile which suits the characteristics weāre looking for in those roles,ā said General Manager Zoran Krneta. āThis was a great opportunity in the market to acquire a player who we have been looking at for some time and Djibril is a great compliment to the roster options we currently have in the squad.ā
Diani joined Caen from Swiss club GrasshopperĀ Club Zurich where he featured 71 times. The former French youth international came through the academy at RC Lens and joined Scottish side Livingston FC on a loan spell.Ā
Transaction:Ā Charlotte FC signs midfielder Djibril Diani from French club SM Caen.Ā
Name: Djibril Diani Ā
Position:āÆMidfielderĀ
Height:āÆ 6ā5ā
Weight:āÆ 170
Date of Birth: February 11, 1998 Ā
Age:āÆ26
Hometown: Creteil, France Ā
Last Club: SM Caen Ā
How Acquired: Acquired from SM Caen
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