Spartak Moscow announced move of Keita Balde to RCD Espanyol, now playing in Spanish La Liga 2, on loan for 2023/24 season with buy-out option.

This season 28-year-old forward already played in three official matches for Spartak. In RPL Balde scored three goals in 14 matches, was called Man of the Match once (in Torpedo vs Spartak derby) and became bronze medal holder in 2022/23 season.