Moussa Diaby bids farewell to Aston Villa and heads to Saudi Arabia: he will be a new player of Al-Ittihad.
Moussa Diaby is no longer an Aston Villa player.
The French footballer has joined Al-Ittihad under manager Laurent Blanc.
Diaby will have the opportunity to play alongside fellow countrymen Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante at the Saudi club.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa received €60 million for the transfer.
“It’s an incredible opportunity for Moussa,” Romano said on Twitter.
He added: “The move represents a significant step in his career with a lucrative deal and a new challenge in a vibrant league.”
Al-Ittihad’s squad continues to strengthen with high-profile European talent, indicating their ambitions for the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa will focus on how to reinvest the funds from this major transfer to bolster their own squad.
Fans of the Villans will eagerly await announcements on potential new signings.
Laurent Blanc expressed his enthusiasm about Diaby’s arrival.
“Diaby is a fantastic player with immense talent and I’m thrilled to have him in the team,” Blanc said during a press conference.
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on this transfer and its implications for both clubs involved.
