Vancouver Whitecaps sign Guinean forward Diaby, Angolan defender Modesto

On Sep 1, 2026

By Canadian Press on September 1, 2026.

Angola’s Rui Modesto, left, tackles Egypt’s Ibrahim Adel compete for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and Egypt in Agadir, Morocco, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy)

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed a pair of players, adding Guinean striker Yadaly Diaby and Angolan defender Rui Modesto to their lineup.

Diaby, 26, comes to the ‘Caps via a transfer from Ligue 2 side Grenoble Foot 38 in France where he had three goals and one assist over 21 total appearances.

The six-foot-one, 170-pound forward has agreed to a contract through the 2029-30 Major League Soccer season, with a club option the 2030-31 campaign.

The Whitecaps picked up Modesto in a transfer from Italy’s Serie A side Udinese.

The 26-year-old right back has also inked a deal through the 2029-30 MLS season, with a club option for 2030-31.

Modesto is coming off a loan with Serie B club Palermo in Italy, where he made 10 appearances, tallying a goal and an assist.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 1, 2026.

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