Aug 1 (Reuters) - Senegal midfielder Iliman Ndiaye has joined his boyhood club Olympique de Marseille from newly-promoted Premier League side Sheffield United, the two clubs announced on Tuesday.
Since joining United in 2019 he has played 88 games, scoring 22 goals.
Ndiaye was a major cog in last season's promotion campaign in which he made 52 appearances in all competitions, scoring 15 goals and providing 13 assists.
The French-born Ndiaye began his career in Marseille's youth ranks in the 2011-2012 season.
Ndiaye, who has seven caps, went to the Qatar 2022 World Cup where Senegal lost to England in the last 16.
Persons:
Iliman Ndiaye, Ndiaye, United, Angelica Medina, Ken Ferris
Organizations:
Olympique de Marseille, League, Sheffield United, United, Blades, Ligue, England, Thomson
Locations:
Senegal, Qatar, Mexico City