Ali Dembélé
French footballer (born 2004)
Ali Bina Dembélé (born 5 January 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as a right-back or right wing-back for Serie A club Lecce, on loan from Torino.
Career
A youth product of FC du Bourget, Dembélé signed a youth contract with Troyes on 15 June 2017, and was promoted to their reserves in 2021.
Torino
In October 2022, Dembélé transferred to Torino where he played in their Primavera side. In the summer of 2023, he was promoted to the senior side and was part of their pre-season.
On 17 August 2024, Dembélé made his Serie A debut against AC Milan, replacing Raoul Bellanova in the 88th minute with Torino leading 2–0. Milan twice scored late to earn a draw.
Loan to Venezia
On 1 September 2023, Dembélé moved to Venezia on a season-long loan. He made his senior and professional debut with Venezia in a 4–3 Serie B win over Parma on 7 October.
Loan to Mantova
On 2 February 2026, Dembélé joined Mantova on loan.
Loan to Lecce
On 30 August 2026, Dembélé joined Lecce on a season-long loan with an option to buy for around €5 million.
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