Macclesfield complete the signing of ex-Everton, Hull, Cardiff, Huddersfield, Burton, Morecambe player Oumar Niasse having trained for them.
The former Premier League striker was training with them – with a view to signing him on a free – and it seems that he’s impressed enough to stay on.
He will now be tasked to use his experience to not only help the current squad, but also try and help them win promotion again this season, with the club already having back-to-back promotions since starting out in the North West Counties Premier Division in 2020.
It was also reported recently that ex-Newcastle United player Papiss Cisse had been training with Macclesfield, whether he stays permanently remains to be seen.
Macclesfield FC are delighted to have agreed terms to the signing of former Everton and Hull City striker Oumar Niasse on a short term deal subject to league approval. https://t.co/9QoP4RYqxV
— Macclesfield FC (@thesilkmen) November 23, 2023
CLUB STATEMENT:
Macclesfield FC are delighted to have agreed terms to the signing of former Everton and Hull City striker Oumar Niasse on a short term deal subject to league approval.
Boosting a wealth of experience, Niasse will be able to share his expertise from making over 50 appearances at the highest level.
The former Senegalese International provides a real threat with his pace and power and adds real quality to Alex Bruce’s squad.
Everyone at Macclesfield FC would like to wish Oumar every success during his time at The Leasing.com Stadium.
NIASSE’S CAREER
Senior career
2008–2013 – US Ouakam – 154 games (102 goals)
2012 → Brann (loan) – 4 games (0 goals)
2013–2014 – Akhisar Belediyespor – 40 games (15 goals)
2014–2016 – Lokomotiv Moscow – 42 games (19 goals)
2016–2020 – Everton – 42 games (9 goals)
2017 → Hull City (loan) – 19 games (5 goals)
2019 → Cardiff City (loan) – 13 games (0 goals)
2021 – Huddersfield Town – 0 games (0 goals)
2022 – Burton Albion – 12 games (3 goals)
2023 – Morecambe – 9 games (1 goals)
International career
2011 – Senegal U23 – 6 games (0 goals)
2013–2018 – Senegal – 9 games (3 goals)
Honours
US Ouakam
Senegal Premier League: 2011
Senegal Second League: 2009
Lokomotiv Moscow
Russian Cup: 2014–15
Macclesfield are currently on a fine run of form, beating Atherton Collieries in midweek with Kane Drummond netting four goals and Paul Dawson and John Rooney getting one each to help continue Alex Bruce’s unbeaten run since being appointed just under a month ago.
They currently sit 4th in the Northern Premier League with 30 points from 17 games played, and 12 points behind the leaders Radcliffe.
Macclesfield now haven’t lost since their 2-1 defeat at home to Worksop Town on the 24th of October, winning five games since, and drew to Basford (excluding Cheshire Cup – in which they drew to Sandbach but won on penalties).
Twitter users reacted as Macclesfield complete the signing of the ex-Everton, Hull, Cardiff, Burton and Morecambe player…
@adamf_99: Keeps dropping down
@MatthewFol98701: Good luck lad top scorer incoming
@LeeSharps316: 13.5m player now playing in NPL
@TheNashFans: It is beyond laughable the state of this club
@OllieHarsley: What a career this man is having 🤩😎🔥 #hcafc
@silkmenarmy: Good all round. If he tries he’ll be class and puts himself in the shop window to move back into the Football League surely. 🔵⚪️
@thescreenster: What on earth 😂😂
@owenefc11: The goat 🐐🐐
@StevenDale96: Either they’re really spending- or he really was a fraud.
@ImJustDaveJ: What the actual fuck?
@Andrew_J97: Savage at the back post with the warchest 😍
@mxrganhulme7: Lovely bloke but how the fuck did we pay 13 million quid for him haha
@jamiekay1613: They can’t wait for him to sign autographs after being subbed off 😂
@JackHud372727: That’s unreal 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@kieranjcrossman: What the fuck
@chipneedhouse: Hope they give him a locker.
@RainfordShay: I’ve seen it all 🤣🤣🤣
@Matt_McGlynn73: What the actual hell 😂😂😂?
@RHVlogs_: Wow I’m really surprised to see him drop this low down… Should bang goals in at that level though!
@LiamGale02: He’s probs only signed cause he’s played with Alex Bruce at Hull City he isn’t even that good tbh
@RHVlogs_: He’s better than step 3 of Non-League. I know he’s never really pulled up any trees in England but surely he can find some form at Macclesfield.
@Stef1885: Spending massive money in the NPL, Jesus wept.
@joshuawhittle11: Hope he runs your club dry and doesn’t score
@tomhwilliams23: Right this does it. THE most ridiculous signing of the season award goes to Macclesfield 😭 Oumar Niasse ffs. In 2016 he was Everton’s record signing for £13.5 million 🤯
@alcock_glenn: What the actual………. 🤯
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