By Ibrahim Karim Bangura (Tanko)
The Senegalese international, Habbib Diarra has penned a contract with Sunderland FC in England. Following his strong four-season tenure, with French Ligue 1 club RC Strasbourg, Diarra’s strong shows attracted many clubs across Europe.
Despite the Spanish La Liga club Atlético Madrid interest, according to Italian football writer Fabrizio Romano, Sunderland grabs Diarra in a €35.5 million deal.
Although Diarra played for France at several junior levels, the Senegal national men team still accepted the player at senior debut last year.