Moussa Diaby set for Bayer Leverkusen return after Al-Ittihad deal
French winger Moussa Diaby is close to rejoining Bayer Leverkusen after Al-Ittihad reportedly agreed a €30 million transfer.
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AIFrench footballer Moussa Diaby is preparing to return to European football with his former club Bayer Leverkusen, following an agreement between Saudi side Al-Ittihad and Leverkusen over his transfer.
French newspaper L'Équipe reported that Diaby will rejoin Bayer Leverkusen after leaving Al-Ittihad, confirming earlier information published by Germany's Kicker magazine regarding the deal.
Meanwhile, German daily Bild estimated the transfer fee at around €30 million.
Diaby's career in Europe and Saudi Arabia
Diaby, 27, has earned 11 caps for the French national team. He left Leverkusen in 2023 to join English club Aston Villa, before moving to Al-Ittihad in 2024.
During his four seasons with Bayer Leverkusen, Diaby made 172 appearances and scored 49 goals.