# PAOK FC transfer of Pape Cherif Ndiaye

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paok-fc-transfer-of-pape-cherif-ndiaye
> Updated: 2026-08-17T13:05:01.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

PAOK FC moved to finalize the acquisition of Senegalese striker Pape Cherif Ndiaye from the Turkish club Samsunspor. Initial reports indicated the deal would be a one-year loan featuring a 3,000,000 euro purchase option.

Following these negotiations, PAOK FC officially announced the signing of Ndiaye on loan. The forward, who previously played in leagues across Belgium, Croatia, Turkey, and China, will wear the number 27 jersey. His career highlights include being the top scorer of the Serbian SuperLiga during the 2024/25 season.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: PAOK FC signs Pape Cherif Ndiaye on loan from Samsunspor

PAOK FC has signed Senegalese forward Pape Cherif Ndiaye on loan from Samsunspor, with an option to purchase. Ndiaye previously served as the top scorer in the Serbian SuperLiga.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-fc-signs-pape-cherif-ndiaye-on-loan-from-samsunspor

### 2026-08-14: PAOK nears Serif Ndiaye loan deal and eyes Hjalmar Ekdal

PAOK is nearing a deal to sign Senegalese striker Serif Ndiaye on a one-year loan from Samsunspor with a 3 million euro purchase option. The club is also interested in Swedish defender Hjalmar Ekdal.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-nears-deal-for-samsunspor-striker-cherif-ndiaye

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