Sevilla seal Diawara deal

Former Celtic target seals Spanish switch

Last Updated: January 22, 2012 3:55pm

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Baba Diawara: Joined Sevilla on four-and-a-half year deal after leaving Maritimo

Sky Bet

Sevilla have completed the signing of Senegal striker Baba Diawara from Maritimo.

Diawara has signed a four-and-a-half year deal at Sevilla after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.

The 24-year-old has impressed with Maritimo this season and Sevilla have moved to beat off interest from other clubs to land the striker.

Sevilla have struggled for goals this season and they will be hoping Diawara can boost their hopes of a top six finish.

Diawara was linked with a move to Celtic last summer, but the deal fell through because of work permit issues.