Major League Soccer
·23 August 2025
Houston Dynamo sign midfielder Diadié Samassékou

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·23 August 2025
By MLSsoccer staff
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Houston Dynamo FC have signed defensive midfielder Diadié Samassékou, the club announced Saturday.
The 29-year-old Mali international is under contract through 2026 with a club option through 2028. He was a free agent after playing for German Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim.
Samassékou brings vast experience to Houston, having tallied 6g/14a in 290 professional matches across several top European leagues. Aside from Hoffenheim, he's also played for RB Leipzig (Austria), Olympiacos (Greece) and Cadiz (Spain) after emerging at Liefering (Austria).
Internationally, Samassékou has one goal in 41 caps. He's represented Mali at three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
"Diadié brings a proven track record of winning at the highest levels, having played pivotal roles on top European clubs in both domestic and continental competitions," said Dynamo president of soccer Pat Onstad.
"His experience, leadership and championship mentality will strengthen our midfield and elevate our roster as we push for a third consecutive playoff berth. We are thrilled to welcome Diadié and his family to Houston and cannot wait to see the impact he will make on the pitch."
Samassékou joins a Dynamo midfield led by Artur and Jack McGlynn this season.
Houston are 12th in the Western Conference, three points below the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs line. They haven't missed the postseason since head coach Ben Olsen joined ahead of the 2023 campaign.
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