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Moussa Diaby Joins Al-Ittihad for €60M

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July 24, 2024 · 1 min read

FootBall | July 24, 2024

Moussa Diaby became Villa's record signing when he joined the club last summer. (Image: Getty)

Moussa Diaby, Aston Villa’s winger is set to join Al-Ittihad in a deal worth approximately €60 million (£50.4 million). The 25-year-old has traveled to Saudi Arabia to undergo a medical and finalize the transfer after spending just one season at Villa Park. Diaby, who arrived at Villa from Bayer Leverkusen for a record £51.9 million last summer, made 54 appearances for the club, netting 10 goals and helping Villa secure a fourth-place finish in the Premier League, thus qualifying for the Champions League.

Despite his contributions, Villa manager Unai Emery has opted to sell Moussa Diaby to Al-Ittihad. This decision follows Villa’s recent acquisition of Jaden Philogene from Hull for about £13.5 million. The club believes Philogene, an academy graduate will have a significant impact upon his return. Villa’s ongoing squad reshaping also includes the sale of midfielder Douglas Luiz to Juventus for £42.35 million last month.

In response, Villa has signed Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea from Juventus, along with left-back Ian Maatsen from Chelsea for £35 million and winger Lewis Dobbin from Everton for around £9 million. Additionally, Villa completed the £50 million signing of Everton midfielder Amadou Onana earlier this week. With these changes, Aston Villa is actively working to strengthen its squad and prepare for the upcoming season.

Moussa Diaby Joins Al-Ittihad for €60M

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