SK Brann signs record defender Cheikh Mbacke Diop

SK Brann announced the acquisition of Cheikh Mbacke Diop, a 24‑year‑old centre‑back from Croatia’s Lokomotiva Zagreb, for a record fee of nearly 30 million Norwegian kroner, the highest in the club’s history.

Diop, who had recently been injured, is now fit and ready to play. He said he feels fantastic and is eager to adapt to Norwegian weather, while medical chief Arne Instebø confirmed the player’s full recovery after thorough checks.