AJ Auxerre officially confirmed on Tuesday 10 November the extension of Assane Dioussé’s contract until June 2029, even though the 29-year-old Senegalese midfielder is out for several months after rupturing his cruciate ligaments.
On Tuesday 10 November, AJ Auxerre officially confirmed Assane Dioussé’s contract extension until June 2029, reports Sport.fr. The 29-year-old Senegalese midfielder had previously been tied to the club until June 2027: he therefore gains two extra years, even as he goes through a spell away from the pitch.
Sidelined this summer by a cruciate ligament rupture, Dioussé will be out for several months, with the club having given no date for his return to competitive action. Auxerre is therefore extending a player in the middle of his rehabilitation; the official statement sees it as a mark of confidence.
A leader in the Auxerre dressing room
Having arrived at Auxerre in August 2023, the Senegalese midfielder now has 71 competitive appearances in the Auxerre shirt, for a single goal, according to Sport.fr. His attacking output is therefore limited, but the club highlights another side of his game.
According to AJA, Dioussé has become a leader in the dressing room through his experience and commitment. It is in this context that the club frames the extension of his contract.
In its official statement, quoted by Sport.fr, the club shows its support: “The entire club is delighted to continue this adventure with Assane and gives him its full support during this rehabilitation period.”
A team in trouble
The extension comes as AJA go through a difficult spell. On Saturday 7 November, the Auxerre side lost 1-0 at home to Paris FC, through a goal from former Auxerre player Lassine Sinayoko, according to Sport.fr and ICI Auxerre.
That reverse followed a heavy 5-1 defeat at Strasbourg. In the table, Auxerre have 10 points after 10 rounds of Ligue 1, level with RC Strasbourg, according to Sport.fr, 20 Minutes and Sportune.
What comes next
AJA’s next Ligue 1 match is scheduled after the international break, Sport.fr indicates. The club has given no comeback date for Dioussé, whose rehabilitation continues with no deadline announced.
The club has also not specified the total length of his unavailability.