Idrissa Gueye has completed his move to Al Diriyah, the Saudi Arabian promoted side, following the expiration of his contract with Everton. The 36-year-old Senegal international put pen to paper on a one-season deal with an option for an additional year. Despite interest from Le Havre, where Demba Ba sought to bring him in, Gueye ultimately chose the Saudi project to begin a new chapter in his career. He will link up with Gaëtan Laborde and George-Kévin Nkoudou at the club, two familiar faces in French football. The official tweet from the club, posted on August 9, 2026, featured the player in the Al Diriyah kit. This signing comes amid a busy summer transfer window for the Senegal national team, which is preparing for its 2026 World Cup campaign. Verified data shows Gueye has 86 caps for his country and won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021. The player expressed his eagerness to discover the sporting project of the promoted side and contribute to the club's ambitions from the next season. The French outlet Maxifoot was the first to report this exclusive information. Senegalese fans will closely follow the evolution of their former international in this new championship.