Badara Diomandé changes club in Switzerland

The Franco-Ivorian midfielder stays in the Challenge League.

Africa Today at 05:57

Badara Diomandé changes club in Switzerland.

Neuchâtel Xamax has secured a new signing. The Challenge League club has landed the signature of Badara Diomandé, who joins from Stade Nyonnais.

At 28 years old, the Franco-Ivorian midfielder arrives after two seasons with the Nyonnais side. Last season, he featured in 28 league matches and found the back of the net three times.

✍️Challenge League: Badara Diomandé arrives at #Xamax! The robust 28-year-old midfielder joins on a permanent deal from Stade Nyonnais. During his time at Colovray, he made 41 appearances (4 goals).
📸 @XamaxFCS pic.twitter.com/b0jeC8MRjh
— Daniel Romano (@Daniel_Rmano) June 10, 2026

Hampered by an ACL rupture suffered in October 2024, Diomandé has since regained full fitness. His return to form convinced the Neuchâtel Xamax management to offer him a new opportunity.

𝗗𝗜𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘́ ❌ 𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗫

Neuchâtel Xamax is delighted to welcome Badara Diomandé.

The 28-year-old midfielder joins from FC Stade Nyonnais to Maladière. 🔴⚫#SangRougeNoir pic.twitter.com/9bIFKdy2Qo
— Neuchâtel Xamax🇨🇭🇩🇪 (@XamaxFCS_DE) June 10, 2026