Seydouba Cissé: Guinean international trades Leganés for Saudi challenge

Guinea international midfielder Seydouba Cissé is poised to finalise a new contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Kholood, marking a significant shift in his professional career.

The 25-year-old’s current commitment with Spanish Segunda División (Liga 2) club CD Leganés is set to expire at the end of June, and he has officially reached an agreement to join the top-tier Saudi Arabian club as a free agent.

En fin de contrat avec CD Leganés 🇪🇸, le Milieu International Guinéen Seydouba Cissé 🇬🇳 (25 ans) s’est engagé pour une durée de trois ans avec Al-Kholood Club 🇸🇦. Un nouveau défi pour l’international guinéen, qui va découvrir le championnat saoudien après son passage en Espagne. pic.twitter.com/m9w7dzizAl

— Foot d’Afrique (@Foot_dafrique) May 13, 2026

Seydouba Cissé has earned 25 caps for Guinea

Cissé has reportedly committed to a three-year tenure with Al-Kholood Club, signalling a fresh challenge for the Guinean powerhouse. This move will see the midfielder experience the burgeoning Saudi championship for the first time following a lengthy and formative stint in Spanish football.

A graduate of the FC Atouga academy in Guinea, Cissé has dedicated the vast majority of his professional development to the Leganés youth system in Spain. After moving through the ranks, he earned a permanent promotion to the senior squad in 2022. Since making his debut for the first team, he has featured in 33 matches, contributing three goals and providing two assists.

Currently, Leganés finds itself positioned 17th in the Liga 2 standings, having secured 42 points from 39 fixtures with only three matches remaining before the conclusion of the domestic season.

Known for his robust and hard-tackling style in the centre of the park, Cissé has also become a mainstay for the Syli National. Having progressed through the national U-17 and U-23 setups, he has now accumulated 25 senior appearances for Guinea, scoring twice during his international tenure.