Salim Diakite

Salim Diakité (born 3 June 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Belgian Pro League club Zulte Waregem on loan from Italian club Palermo. Born in France, he plays for the Mali national team.

Club career Eraly career In 2018, Diakité joined the youth academy of Portuguese top flight side Rio Ave.

Olympia Agnonese In 2019, he signed for Olympia Agnonese in the Italian fourth division from French fourth division club Mantois.

Teramo In 2020, he signed for Teramo in the Italian third division.

Ternana In 2021, he joined Serie B side Ternana.

Palermo On 25 January 2024, Diakité signed a 4.5-year contract with Palermo. On 10 May 2024, he made his debut goal for Palermo against Südtirol. On 2 February 2026, Diakité was loaned by Juve Stabia.

On 17 August 2026, Diakité moved on a new loan to Zulte Waregem in the Belgian top tier, with an option to buy.

International career Born in France, Diakité is of Malian descent.

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