Keita Balde Diao, a former Lazio and Inter forward, joined Monza as a free agent. Despite not being able to save Monza from relegation, he played an impactful role by scoring a winning goal in Udine. His performance led to a two-year contract extension with Monza, who have been relegated to Serie B. AC Monza announced the extension of Keita Balde's contract until June 30, 2027, as a recognition of his talent and personality both on and off the field. Currently, Transfermarkt estimates his market worth at 1.00m euros.