Serigne Fallou Diouf... 4 things to know about the Senegalese prodigy coveted in Italy

The young Senegalese defender Serigne Fallou Diouf is set to be one of the big attractions of the summer transfer window.

Currently a free agent, the former Génération Foot player is on the radar of several Italian clubs. His name has been linked to both of the capital's teams, AS Roma and Lazio.

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Here are 4 key facts about Senegalese sensation Serigne Fallou Diouf.

• Trained at Be Sport Academy, he joined the Génération Foot academy in 2023 as a free player.

• Thanks to his versatility, he can play as a right-back, central defender, or defensive midfielder.
• In 9 appearances for Senegal's U17 national team, he scored twice—against Congo and Morocco—during the U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
• He has 4 caps with Senegal's U19 national team, all during the U20 AFCON, though he has yet to find the net or provide an assist.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.