Senegal defender Aliou Thiare joins Ukrainian champions Dynamo Kyiv

Ukrainian champions Dynamo Kyiv have completed the acquisition of Senegal defender Aliou Thiare in the summer transfer window.

The 21-year-old solid defender joins the White-Blues from French Ligue 1 outfit Le Havre ad is expected to play a huge role for the club in the 2025/26 football campaign.

Aliou Thiare penned a four-year deal with Dynamo Kyiv, keeping him at the club until summer 2029. With his wealth of experience in one of the major top leagues in Europe, the defender would be a valuable addition to the club.

Despite the closure of the transfer window in top leagues, clubs from less high-profile competitions still have the opportunity to make new signing, with the Ukrainian Premier League no exception.

The Senegal international began his football journey in his native Senegal before moving to Le Havre in 2023. However, he never made his debut for the senior team, instead featuring for the reserves and spending last season on loan at Nancy. In France’s third division, Thiare made 29 appearances and provided two assists.

He becomes Dynamo’s second summer signing after the addition of Flamengo youth winger Shola Ugundana. Earlier, the Kyiv club sold striker Vladyslav Vanat to Spanish side Girona.