Crystal Palace: Sporting CP determined to keep Ousmane Diomande

Ousmane Diomande will not move to Crystal Palace

Africa 26 February 2026 at 10:53

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Crystal Palace: Sporting CP determined to keep Ousmane Diomande

Ivorian international Ousmane Diomande is not expected to sign for Crystal Palace this summer.

According to Sky Sports, Ousmane Diomande is now considered out of reach by Crystal Palace’s management. The club had been looking to fill the gap left by Marc Guehi, who was sold to Manchester City in January and not replaced before the winter transfer window closed.

🚨 Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are closely monitoring the situation of Ousmane Diomande despite his recent contract renewal at Sporting CP in January, which includes an €80M release clause. 🇨🇮

Arsenal are also lurking and have already made contact with the player’s… pic.twitter.com/gPtXj8zYAS
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) February 24, 2026

However, the situation has become more complicated since the Ivorian international extended his contract until June 2030, with a release clause set at €80 million. The English club had previously identified the defender as a strong candidate to succeed their former captain.

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