RC Strasbourg has officially announced the arrival of Pape Demba Diop, a 21-year-old Senegalese attacking midfielder, signed for €7.5 million from Zulte Waregem. Trained at the prestigious Diambars FC academy in Senegal, Diop is seen as a rising star in African football.
After excelling in Belgium, winning the Challenger Pro League with Zulte Waregem and being named the best player of the 2024-2025 season, Diop now joins Ligue 1 with Strasbourg. Despite his young age, he already shows impressive technical and physical skills, able to play both centrally and on the flanks in midfield.
Strasbourg is closely monitoring his integration, with a loan move possible to give him more playing time and continue his development in a competitive environment. The clear ambition for Pape Demba Diop is to become a key figure for the Alsace club while advancing towards the highest levels of European football.
With several caps for Senegal’s U20 national team, including a victorious 2023 U20 AFCON campaign, Pape Demba Diop is a player to watch for the 2025/2026 season. His performances are expected to cement his place among the top African talents playing in Europe.