 In the 2012–13 season Diouf finished as top-scorer for Hannover with 17 goals from 36 matches as they finished in 9th position.In the summer of 2013, Stoke City tried to sign Diouf but were unable to agree a transfer fee with Hannover.In 2013–14, Diouf scored 8 goals in 20 appearances as Hannover finished in 10th position.