According to Sacha Tavolieri, Al Qadsiah have now completed the transfer of Ali Badra Diabaté for €8M. Diabaté has signed a 4-year contract, and the deal between the parties is now finalized.

Al Qadsiah have reached an agreement to sign Ali Badra Diabate, a 19-year-old centre-back from Cote d'Ivoire, from Samsunspor in a deal valued at €8m. Diabate joined Samsunspor in January 2026. He has been capped once for the Ivory Coast U23 national team. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €1.00m.