Habib Diallo (Metz) moves closer to Le Mans
Habib Diallo is nearing a switch to Le Mans after their Ligue 1 promotion, with talks expected to close on the market’s final day.
The forward Habib Diallo of FC Metz is getting closer to joining Le Mans, reports L'Équipe. The 31-year-old striker, whose club currently plays in Ligue 2, is aiming for a return to France’s top flight following Le Mans’ promotion this season.
Final stretch of the window
As L'Équipe notes, discussions have progressed well in recent hours, and the last day of the summer 2026 transfer window—Tuesday—is expected to wrap up the deal.
Three-year deal in sight
On the contractual side, the paper suggests Diallo would sign for three years in Sarthe. The Senegal international has 40 caps and 9 goals for his national team, according to the same source.
With Le Mans already set for Ligue 1, adding a forward of Diallo’s profile would be a direct boost as they prepare for their debut at the highest level. For the moment it’s still “close to being done”, but the timing points to a decision quickly once the market reaches its deadline, exactly as L'Équipe expects.
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