Aliou Dieng Defends the Egyptian League After Moving to Valencia

Former Al Ahly player and current Valencia midfielder Aliou Dieng emphasized that the Egyptian League has a strong level, stressing that players’ performances on the field are the true measure for evaluating any competition.

  Wed , July 08 2026 / 06:55 PM Updated At: 2026-07-08 18:55:57

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Aliou Dieng Defends the Egyptian League and Praises Egyptian Football After Moving to Valencia

Malian midfielder Aliou Dieng, former Al Ahly player and current Valencia player, confirmed that the Egyptian League is not inferior to many other competitions, stressing that any league should be evaluated based on the level of players on the pitch rather than through preconceived opinions.

Dieng made these statements during the press conference held for his presentation as a new Valencia player after joining the Spanish club during the current summer transfer window.

Aliou Dieng Rejects Undervaluing the Egyptian League

Dieng: I Do Not Understand Why Some People Underestimate the Egyptian League

Aliou Dieng said during his statements: “I do not understand why some people look at the Egyptian League as being below other leagues,” emphasizing that the competition includes players with great abilities and high levels of competitiveness.

The Malian midfielder explained that the true level of any league is revealed through players’ performances in matches, not through external evaluations that may not reflect reality.

Egypt’s National Team Proves the Strength of the Local League

Dieng Praises the Pharaohs’ Performance in the World Cup

Aliou Dieng pointed out that Egypt’s participation in the current World Cup was evidence of the strength of Egyptian football, especially since a large number of the national team players compete in the local league.

He added that the Egyptian national team’s performance during the tournament reflects the quality of the players in the competition, stating that what happens on the field is the main measure for judging the level of any league.

Aliou Dieng’s Move to Valencia

Valencia Announces Signing Former Al Ahly Player

Valencia officially announced the signing of Aliou Dieng during the current summer transfer window on a free transfer after the expiration of his contract with Al Ahly.

The Spanish club stated in an official announcement that it reached an agreement with the Malian player to join the squad on a two-season contract, keeping him at Valencia until June 2028.

Dieng’s Journey Between Al Ahly and European Football

A New Step in the Malian Player’s Career

Aliou Dieng’s move to the Spanish League represents an important step in his professional career after delivering impressive performances during his time at Al Ahly, where he became one of the most prominent midfielders in Egyptian football in recent years.

The Malian player hopes to continue his success with Valencia and prove his ability to compete in one of Europe’s strongest leagues.

What did Aliou Dieng say about the Egyptian League?

Dieng confirmed that the Egyptian League is strong and does not deserve to be underestimated, noting that players’ level is the true measure for evaluation.

Why did Dieng praise Egypt’s national team?

He praised Egypt’s performance in the World Cup, confirming that the presence of many locally based players proves the strength of the Egyptian League.

When did Aliou Dieng join Valencia?

Dieng joined Valencia during the current summer transfer window on a free transfer after his contract with Al Ahly ended.

How long is Dieng’s contract with Valencia?

Aliou Dieng signed a two-season contract with Valencia, keeping him at the club until June 2028.

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