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LOI transfers: Sadou Diallo joins Bohemians from Derry City

22 January 2026; Bohemians new signing Sadou Diallo poses for a portrait during his unveiling at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
Sadou Diallo puts pen to paper at Dalymount Park

Sadou Diallo has become Bohemians' sixth signing ahead of the new season, with the midfielder arriving from Derry City after three and a half years at the Brandywell.

Diallo made 108 first-team appearances and scored eight goals with the Candystripes during his spell on Foyleside.

The 26-year-old, who was born in Guinea before moving to England as a child, came through Manchester City's famed academy and was capped once by England's Under-19s before moving on to Wolves and Forest Green Rovers.

Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds has been busy bolstering the Bohs squad during the off-season, adding Patrick Hickey (Galway United), Sam Todd (Derry City), Hugh Martin (UCD), Harry Vaughan (Hull City, loan) and Paul Walters (FC Cincinnati, loan) to the club's ranks.

Diallo, who worked Reynolds during his time as assistant manager at Derry City, said: "It feels great to sign for Bohs, and it was an easy decision for me to make.

"This is a massive club and I'm coming to play under a manager I know and who knows me.

"Rennie knows my game inside out and knows what I am good at and what I need to get better at.

"I know how Bohs play and I like how they play, having come up against them. They were always very tough games, so I'm delighted to be here pulling on a Bohs jersey today."

Welcoming Diallo to Dalymount, Reynolds said: "Sadou has been one of the top midfielders in the country for the past number of seasons, so this is a massive signing for us.

"He came through the academy at Man City, but really came into his own and really found himself moving to Ireland and playing with Derry."

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