Who is Mor Talla Ndiaye? Liverpool’s new signing who ‘dreamed of Sadio Mane’

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Mor Talla Ndiaye is an 18-year-old **Senegalese central defender** who has joined Liverpool from **Amitie FC**, a club in his homeland that is co-owned by former Chelsea striker **Demba Ba**. The deal is reported to be worth around **£1 million**, with Ndiaye initially set to link up with Liverpool’s **under-21s** rather than the first team.

Standing out for his performances at youth level, Ndiaye represented **Senegal at the FIFA U17 World Cup**, making four appearances as his nation reached the knockout stages. He has also been capped at **under-18** level, marking him out as one of the more highly rated young defenders in his age group.

Ndiaye is described as a **tall, athletic centre-back** who is strong in duels and comfortable defending in space, with the potential to develop on the ball under Liverpool’s coaching. His signing fits into the club’s strategy of recruiting **promising teenage defenders** to deepen the pathway between academy and first team, alongside other recent additions in central defence.

Off the pitch, Ndiaye has spoken of **dreaming of following the path of Sadio Mane**, the former Liverpool and Senegal star who left a huge legacy at Anfield. Like many young Senegalese players, Mane is a major inspiration for him, both in terms of making it in Europe and representing their country at the highest level.

For now, Ndiaye’s target will be to adapt quickly to English football, earn a place in the **under-21 starting XI**, and convince staff that he can eventually step up to work under **Arne Slot** with the senior squad. Liverpool, meanwhile, view the move as a relatively low-cost investment in a defender with significant **upside and resale value**, and the possibility of developing into a first-team option in the coming years.