The Spanish striker of Senegalese origin, Siren Diao, officially joins Cesena on loan for the 2025-2026 season from Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio. After a loan spell last season at Granada in the Spanish Segunda División, Diao will seek to confirm his potential in the Italian Serie B, a league known for its intensity and tactical demands.
Cesena announced the arrival of the 20-year-old player via its official account, highlighting the ambition to strengthen its attacking options for an ambitious season.
Born in Figueres, Spain, and mainly trained in Catalonia, Siren Diao entered professional football in Italy when he left Hellas Verona to join Atalanta in January 2024, where he played with the U23 reserve team in Serie C. His loan at Granada allowed him to gain experience with 13 appearances, 2 goals, and 2 assists across all competitions, as well as valuable playing time in a demanding league.
In this new chapter at Cesena, the young striker will have the opportunity to showcase his qualities in an Italian context and contribute to the club’s competitive objectives. Cesena thus begins the season with a promising offensive reinforcement, hoping to leverage Diao’s ability to be decisive and to progress continuously. The team will play its first official match on August 17, 2025, in the Italian Cup, a first test for the newcomer.
This loan strategy allows Atalanta to closely monitor Siren Diao’s development while providing him with a stimulating sporting environment. The Lombardy club remains convinced of the player’s potential, who despite a mixed previous season, has significant room for progression thanks to his young age and technical skills. The Serie B transfer market is thus energized around this young prospect in full maturation.