French winger Diaby rejoins Leverkusen from Al-Ittihad
Sept 1: French winger Moussa Diaby has returned to Bayer Leverkusen from Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad, according to the Bundesliga team on Tuesday. The 27-year-old signed a contract extension until 2031 following his two-year tenure with Al-Ittihad, during which he claimed the domestic double in 2025. With 11 caps for France, Diaby joined Leverkusen in 2019 from Paris St Germain and has netted 49 goals in 172 appearances across all competitions.
Previously, he moved to Aston Villa from Leverkusen in 2023, contributing six goals in 38 Premier League matches. Upon reuniting with the club, Diaby expressed excitement, stating that competing for titles alongside Bayer 04 is a significant goal for him.
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