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FC Metz accepts offer for Alpha Touré from Saudi club

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:20 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

FC Metz accepts offer for Alpha Touré from Saudi club

Summary

FC Metz has accepted a €7 million offer from Al-Diraiyah for midfielder Alpha Touré. The 20-year-old, who made his Ligue 1 debut last season and played 30 matches, is now authorized to discuss personal terms with the Saudi Arabian club. This transfer follows Metz's relegation to Ligue 2. Touré is among several players expected to leave the club this summer as they rebuild. Defender Sadibou Sané is reportedly nearing a move to AS Monaco after signing a five-year deal.

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By the Numbers

•Alpha Touré is a defensive midfielder and Senegal youth international.
•The transfer fee includes €3 million in potential bonuses.
•Touré's move follows Metz's recent relegation to Ligue 2.
•Sadibou Sané is expected to join AS Monaco this summer.

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11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Metz accept Saudi offer for Alpha Touré

What they're saying

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FC Metz, who last season suffered relegation to Ligue 2, have accepted an offer from a Saudi Arabian club for promising midfielder Alpha Touré (20), as per a report from L’Équipe.Touré is one of...
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