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Winger Diaby signs with Al-Ittihad from Aston Villa

France winger Moussa Diaby officially completed a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad from Aston Villa on Wednesday.

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Diaby joins Al-Ittihad

The 25-year-old leaves Villa Park just one season after joining on a five-year deal for a club record of €61.7 million from Bayer Leverkusen.

Diaby made 54 Villa appearances, scoring 10 goals across all competitions.

He also helped the Lions finish fourth in the Premier League to qualify for the Champions League.

“Villans, thank you for everything. It’s time to say goodbye,” Diaby said on X.

“I’ve always given my best to help the club and the team, and we’ve had some great moments that will stay in my memory. We’ve had a fantastic season, with moments of joy and happiness.”

“Together, we’ve achieved our objectives. The club will be playing in the Champions League next year and I wish them success. It’s a season I will remember forever. Villans, I won’t forget you.”

Thank you for everything 💜 @AVFCOfficial #M19🌪️ pic.twitter.com/PeBWeySSfX

— Moussa Diaby (@MoussaDiaby_19) July 24, 2024

Diaby links up with Benzema

With the latest move, Diaby will now team up with compatriots Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.

Diaby will join an Al-Ittihad team that finished fifth place in Saudi last season.

Sky Germany reported on Monday that Diaby agreed to a £50m (€60m) deal to sign Diaby.

The contract will last up until 2029 on a gross salary of almost £20m per year.