Senegalese academy, the Diambars Institute, have entered into a development partnership with French giants Olympique Marseille.
The agreement will see Marseille training some Diambars players.
Paris Saint Germain midfielder Idrissa Gueye and Senegal international defender Kara Mbodji are some of the celebrated players who began their careers at Diambars.
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Diambars president Saer Seck feels the international development provided by Marseille is “important” to the Senegal national team.
“This partnership with Olympique Marseille (OM) is an important moment. We have taken great care to set up this partnership since it took two years,” Seck told Marseille’s website.