Saudi aspect Al-Ittihad have confirmed the signing of winger Moussa Diaby from Aston Villa on a 5 12 months deal.
Diaby leaves Villa Park after only one season having joined in a membership document deal from Bayer Leverkusen final summer season price a reported £51.9m.
The 25-year-old performed an necessary half as Villa certified for the Champions League, and he scored ten targets and offered 9 assists in 54 appearances in all competitions.
Diaby completes Al-Ittihad transfer
The winger had the chance to affix the Saudi Professional League final summer season and opted for the Premier League, however he’s now accomplished the swap a 12 months later.
Diaby took to social media to thank Villa followers for all the things and mentioned that he at all times gave his greatest for the membership.
He wrote on X.com:
“Villans, thanks for all the things. It’s time to say goodbye.
“I’ve at all times given my greatest to assist the membership and the staff, and we’ve had some nice moments that may keep in my reminiscence. We’ve had a incredible season, with moments of pleasure and happiness.”
Thanks for all the things ? @AVFCOfficial #M19?? pic.twitter.com/PeBWeySSfX
— Moussa Diaby (@MoussaDiaby_19) July 24, 2024
Diaby will put on the quantity 19 shirt at Al-Ittihad and may have the likes of N’Golo Kante and Karim Benzema as his team-mates.
Upon finishing his transfer, the Frenchman mentioned he was thrilled to be on the membership and was wanting ahead to being a part of the mission.
“I’m thrilled to affix Al-Ittihad and be a part of a mission that goals to construct a powerful staff reflecting the membership’s wealthy historical past and values,” Diaby mentioned.
Villa are thought to have obtained within the area of €60m for Diaby and so they have already made a variety of signings as they get their squad prepared for the calls for of Champions League soccer.
Amadou Onana accomplished his £50m transfer from Everton earlier this week, while Ian Maatsen, Ross Barkely and Jaden Philogene have additionally joined the membership.
Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea arrived from Juventus as a part of a swap deal for Douglas Luiz, and Villa have now been linked with a transfer for Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix.
