After playing eight matches for Gençlerbirliği, 18-year-old Guinean defensive midfielder Ousmane Diabaté attracted interest from several European clubs, including Beşiktaş, Brentford, Newcastle United, and Tottenham. Diabaté is expected to join Newcastle, as an agreement has been reached between the English club, Gençlerbirliği, and SOAR Academy. The deal is not yet signed. SOAR Academy holds 40% of the player's rights. The midfielder joined the Turkish club in February 2026, with a contract that runs until June 2029. He has earned one cap for the Guinea national team. In July 2026, reports linked him with a move to Brentford and Tottenham for an anticipated fee of around £3 million. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €1.00m.