Hartberg is losing an important player: Ousmane Diakité is transferring to West Bromwich Albion for free. The 23-year-old Malian played 29 Bundesliga games for Hartberg last season and scored twice. Diakité will receive a contract until 2026 with an option at West Bromwich Albion. West Bromwich Albion's coach, Carlos Corberán, said about the new signing: „Ousmane is a young, talented midfielder who has the potential to develop further in England.“ Hartberg now has to focus on finding a new player to fill the gap left by Diakité. Diakité's contract had expired and Hartberg decided not to extend it. West Bromwich Albion is a second-tier club in England and plays in the Championship. The club has previously signed several players from Austria and hopes to have another talent with Diakité. Diakité himself is happy to have the chance to play in England and develop further. He will meet players like James Morrison at West Bromwich Albion, who is active as a coach and player at the club.