FC Metz complete signing of Senegal forward Habib Diallo

Senegal international Habib Diallo has completed a move to French Ligue 1 outfit FC Metz, marking his return to the club in the current window.

Diallo joins FC Metz on a permanent deal after ending his spell in the Saudi Pro League, where he featured for Al-Shabab.

The 30-year-old attacker penned a three-year to join Metz and is expected to play a huge role for the club as they seeks to maintain their status in the Frecnh Ligue 1 this season.

Signing Diallo represents a significant boost for the promoted Ligue 1 outfit, who have lost their first two Ligue 1 outings this season.

Senegal international struggled in his two-year spell in Saudi Arabia. However, Metz pounced and Diallo was interested in making a return to his formative club.

Diallo spent seven years in Moselle, with the Senegalese logging a remarkable record of 48 goals and 14 assists in 116 games played with Les Grenats.