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Espanyol 
- 6 September
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CONFIRMED: Babacar Niasse signs for Tondela.
Tondela beats Espanyol to sign Babacar Niasse. The goalkeeper leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Babacar Niasse moving to Espanyol.
CONFIRMED: Babacar Niasse signs for Tondela
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Espanyol's pursuit of Babacar Niasse reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 88% probability of the goalkeeper making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Espanyol has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Babacar Niasse (29).
- Babacar Niasse is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Espanyol squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
- The absence of key players at Espanyol who play in the same position as Babacar Niasse increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Espanyol's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Joan García, Fernando Pacheco)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Joan García, Fernando Pacheco)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Joan García, Fernando Pacheco)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Less potential than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Espanyol
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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49.4
49.4
|
Marko Kordic | Petrovac | €50K |
|
49.4
49.4
|
Hillel Konaté |
 Troyes
|
€0.3M |
|
49.4
49.4
|
Luis García |
 Toluca
|
€0.6M |
|
49.4
49.4
|
João Paulo |
 Santos
|
€1.4M |
|
49.3
49.5
|
Marco Carducci | HFX Wanderers | €0.1M |
|
49.3
49.3
|
Denis Rusu |
 Unirea Slobozia
|
€98.8K |
|
49.3
52.8
|
A. Sæther |
 Kristiansund
|
€0.6M |
|
49.3
49.3
|
Ricardo Ribeiro |
 UD Oliveirense
|
€0.2M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quilindschy Hartman | 06-05-2026 | Report | |
| José Cifuentes | 18-04-2023 | Report | |
| Josip Juranovic | 06-01-2023 | Report | |
| Oier Olazábal | 31-01-2020 | Report | |
| Adrián Embarba | 19-01-2020 | Report | |
| Ángel Rodríguez | 07-01-2020 | Report | |
| Borja Bastón | 07-01-2020 | Report | |
| Rubén Sobrino | 07-01-2020 | Report |
Babacar Niasse
GK
Skill: 47.7
Pot: 47.7
Team
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€0.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.3M – €0.4M
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Who is Babacar Niasse?
Babacar Niasse (MTN) is a a ball playing keeper. Babacar Niasse is 29 years old (1996/12/20) and he is 196cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 16. Babacar Niasse has also been used as a sweeper keeper and as a line keeper.
Babacar Niasse's current transfer value is between €0.3M and €0.4M. His last transfer was from Guingamp to Difaa in 2025. Difaa got Babacar Niasse for free.
Babacar Niasse latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
