Toulouse have completed the signing of former Everton defender Djibril Sidibe on a free transfer.
Toulouse Sign Djibril Sidibe
The club confirmed the acquisition of the Frenchman via a statement shared on their website which read:
“Toulouse Football Club is delighted to announce the free arrival of Djibril Sidibé, in this summer transfer window 2024.”
Sidibe becomes the Ligue 1 side’s 2nd signing this summer, having already secured the services of Charlie Cresswell from Leeds United.
Djibril Sidibe will be hoping to delineate his qualities at Toulouse, having been handed the number 19 jersey at the club.
The 32-year-old last played for AEK Athens and his contract with the Greek side ended on June 30, 2024.
Toulouse ended the 2023/24 season in 11th position, 2 places higher than where they finished the preceding campaign.
Despite ending last term in a higher spot, they ended the campaign trophyless, failing to replicate their outing in the 2022/23 season when they won the Coupe de France.
The Violets will be hoping that the signing of Sidibe will propel the club to success in the 2024/25 season.
Who Is Djibril Sidibe?
Djibril Sidibe is a French professional footballer who is on the books of Ligue 1 side Toulouse FC.
Sidibe’s Personal Information?
Djibril Sidibe was born on July 29, 1992, in Troyes, France, to an African-American father, whose name is unknown.
His mother is understood to be purely African and Sidibe is a Muslim of Malian descent.
Djibril Sidibe is the cousin of Abdoul Sidibé, who currently plays for French side Eclaron.
Djibril Sidibe Market Value And Net Worth?
His market value is €1.5 million, while the Frenchman’s net worth is estimated to be between the region of €18 million – €22 million.
Djibril Sidibe Salary?
His salary at Toulouse has not yet been revealed.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Sidibe has played for several clubs in his career, including; Troyes, LOSC Lille, AS Monaco, Everton, and AEK Athens.
Djibril Sidibe Achievements?
He has won just 4 trophies in his career, namely; 1 FIFA World Cup, 1 French Ligue 1, 1 Greek Ligue title, and 1 Greek Cup.
His Position?
Sidibe plays mainly as a right-back, while he can also be deployed at the left-back and right midfield position.
Djibril Sidibe Career Stats?
Djibril Sidibe has made 409 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 20 goals and providing 40 assists across all competitions.
Internationally, Sidibe has made 18 appearances for France, scoring 1 goal and providing 3 assists.
Toulouse’s 2024 Preseason Outing
The team tutored by Charles Martinez have had a busy preseason, playing 3 matches thus far with two games to go.
They began their preseason outing this summer on July 13, 2024, defeating Ligue 1 side Rodez by 2-1.
Subsequently, Toulouse played out a 2-2 draw with another French side tier side, Pau, on July 20, 2024.
Recently, they defeated AS Roma 0-1 on July 27, 2024, and that sees them remain unbeaten so far in preseason.
Toulouse still have Spanish sides; Espanyol and Real Valladolid to play on August 4 and 10 respectively before wrapping up preseason this summer.
The French side commence the 2024/25 Ligue 1 campaign with a home game against Nantes on August 18, 2024.
