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SportsIbrahima Ba Set to Join Sporting Portugal for €20M
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Senegalese central defender Ibrahima Ba, 21, is undergoing medical examinations this Wednesday ahead of signing with Sporting Portugal, just five days after his transfer to Strasbourg collapsed due to last-minute salary renegotiations and a disputed medical exam. According to Portuguese newspaper Record and L'Équipe, Ba's medical tests on Tuesday reportedly showed no major knee issues, contrary to concerns raised by Strasbourg sources. The player, who was injured at the end of last season, was closely monitored by his club Famalicao during his vacation in Senegal, and two MRIs upon his return to Europe were clear. He even played in a preseason match against Famalicao's U23 team. If the deal goes through, Famalicao will receive €20 million plus a percentage of a future sale. Ba, who came through the AJEL Rufisque academy in Senegal, is expected to replace Ivorian Ousmane Diomandé, whose move to Nottingham Forest is progressing. An official announcement is expected later Wednesday.
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Just five days after his failed transfer to Strasbourg—which fell through due to a chaotic last-minute salary renegotiation and a medical exam deemed unsuccessful by Alsatian sources—Ibrahima Ba is close to signing with Sporting CP, according to Portuguese newspaper Record.
Medical Tests Clear
According to our information, the 21-year-old central defender underwent his medical tests this Tuesday. Reports indicate no major issues were found with his knee.
As a reminder, the Senegalese player was injured at the end of the season but was closely monitored by his club, Famalicão, during his vacation in his home country. Two MRIs taken upon his return to Europe reportedly showed no abnormalities.
In Portugal, there was strong confidence in the player's physical condition. Ba even participated in a preseason match against Famalicão's U23 team.
Transfer Details
If everything is validated by Sporting, Ba would be signed as part of a €20 million transfer, plus a sell-on percentage. An official announcement is expected later today, Wednesday.
The player, who came through the ranks at AJEL Rufisque (Senegalese first division), is set to succeed Ivorian defender Ousmane Diomandé, whose move to Nottingham Forest is becoming more concrete.
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Ibrahima Ba Set to Join Sporting Portugal After Failed Strasbourg Move