Diakite seals permanent QPR switch

QPR have completed the permanent signing of Mali midfielder Samba Diakite from French side Nancy.

Diakite has agreed a four-year deal with the Loftus Road club having initially joined on loan last season.

The 23-year-old made nine appearances for Rangers last term, receiving a red card on debut against Fulham and scoring the winning goal against Arsenal.

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