Former Iranian League Star Niang Joins Turkish Side Gençlerbirliği
In a notable move, Senegalese striker M’Baye Niang, a former AC Milan player and a well-known figure in Iranian football, has officially signed with Turkish Süper Lig club Gençlerbirliği, opening a new chapter in his professional career.
A Missed Opportunity for Tehran Giants
Niang had been a serious target to bolster the attack of Persepolis FC during the last three transfer windows. Negotiations between the player and the club even took place, but a final agreement was never reached, and the transfer failed to materialize. The striker’s name had also previously appeared on the recruitment list of Esteghlal FC, yet that potential move also remained unrealized.
Persepolis’s Transfer Strategy Moves On
The news of Niang’s move to Turkey comes as Persepolis, in the final days of the transfer window, continues its search for an unattached striker. While Niang could have represented a potential solution, it appears the club’s management and its new head coach, Vahid Hashemian, did not prioritize his acquisition and have instead focused their efforts on other targets.
A New Challenge in Turkey
The 29-year-old Niang, whose career includes spells at prestigious European clubs like AC Milan, Rennes, and Torino, will now seek to reignite his form in the Turkish top flight with his new team.