Sadou Diallo Joins Accrington Stanley

9th September 2019

League One side, Accrington Stanley, has made a significant addition to their squad by securing the loan signing of talented midfielder Sadou Diallo from Wolverhampton Wanderers until January 2020. Diallo's arrival promises to bring a fresh dynamism to the team as he embarks on this new chapter in his career.

During the 2018/19 season, Diallo played a crucial role for Wolves’ U23 side, making headlines when he scored the decisive goal in the closing moments of a thrilling match against Manchester United, leading his team to clinch the league title. This experience not only highlights his ability to perform under pressure but also reflects his potential to thrive in competitive environments.

At just 20 years old, Diallo joined Wolves after progressing through the ranks at Manchester City, where he developed his skills and understanding of the game. As a Guinea-born England youth international, he is now eager to transition to senior football and make an impact at Accrington Stanley. Diallo’s journey serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of hard work and determination, inspiring young athletes to seize opportunities and strive for excellence. With his talents and ambition, he aims to continue building on his successful start as a professional player and contribute significantly to his new team’s campaign.

“We think Sadou’s ready to make that step up to league football after having an excellent season last year with the under-23s. We looked at many of the players from that age group who would benefit from going out on loan and Sadou was definitely one who we believed needed that first-team experience to challenge him a bit more and help further his development.”

— Scott Sellars, Head of Wolves Academy