Senegal international Bamba Dieng has completed his medical examination ahead of a move to Serbian club Red Star Belgrade, bringing the 26-year-old striker closer to securing a new club after a turbulent spell in the transfer market.
Dieng is expected to sign a two-year contract with Red Star, with the agreement including an option for an additional season.
The move follows the collapse of his proposed transfer to Italian side Lazio, where the Senegalese forward did not receive the required medical clearance.
Dieng had been a free agent since leaving French club FC Lorient and was looking for a fresh start after becoming available on a free transfer.
Red Star had been monitoring the striker for several weeks and moved quickly after the Lazio deal fell through.
The Serbian club arranged for Dieng to travel from Rome to Belgrade on a private jet while the necessary medical checks were completed.
The results of those examinations have now cleared the way for the Senegalese forward to continue with the move to the Serbian capital.
Dieng’s medical was particularly significant because fitness checks had become a major issue in his recent attempts to secure a transfer.
His proposed move to Lazio collapsed after he failed to receive the necessary approval following his medical examination.
The setback left the Senegalese striker without a club despite his efforts to find a new destination after his departure from Lorient.
His move to Red Star now offers Dieng the opportunity to put that uncertainty behind him and begin another chapter of his career.
The agreement with the Serbian champions is for two years, while the additional-year option gives both player and club the possibility of extending the relationship beyond the initial contract period.
Dieng had travelled to Serbia after leaving Rome, with Red Star awaiting the outcome of his medical assessment before finalising the agreement.
The Serbian side’s decision to proceed with the transfer represents a significant vote of confidence in the Senegalese striker after the disappointment of the failed Lazio move.
The forward will now be looking to rebuild his momentum at Red Star and establish himself in a new football environment.
For Dieng, the immediate priority is to settle into his new surroundings and resume his career after a period of uncertainty. His status as a free agent had initially given him the opportunity to choose his next destination, but the failed Lazio transfer demonstrated how important the medical process would be in determining his next move.
Red Star’s willingness to complete the deal after reviewing his latest medical results has provided the striker with a route back into competitive football.
The Senegal international’s arrival will also mark a move away from the French football environment where he spent much of his recent career.
Dieng had been without a club since leaving Lorient and was unable to complete his move to Lazio despite reaching an agreement for the transfer.
