Inter Milan has signed 22-year-old French midfielder Diouf from Lens for €25 million, with fans calling him Lens' key player.

Inter Milan’s transfer approach has been fast and efficient, quietly finalizing the deal for Lens’ starting midfielder, with fans dubbing him the team’s standout player.

According to the latest report from Italian transfer expert Romano, Inter Milan has acquired 22-year-old French midfielder Diouf from Lens for a total fee of €25 million—€20 million guaranteed plus €5 million in add-ons. The player signed a five-year contract until 2030 and is scheduled for a medical this week.

Diouf developed through Paris youth ranks before moving to Rennes’ academy, where he broke into the first team. He was later loaned to Basel, who purchased him for €5.5 million in the 2023 summer window, then sold him immediately to Lens for €14 million. Over two seasons at Lens, Diouf featured in 68 matches across competitions, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. He is a key player for France’s U21 and Olympic teams, having won a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics, and is noted for his excellent interception and tackling skills among his age group.

Now 22 years old, Diouf stands 1.87 meters tall, is left-footed, and capable of playing central midfield, defensive midfield, and attacking midfield. His market value on Transfermarkt is €15 million, and his Lens contract runs until 2028. Last season, he appeared 37 times in all competitions, starting 30 matches and totaling 2,504 minutes, with 1 goal and 2 assists.