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Aston Villa’s Moussa Diaby has accomplished a reported £50million transfer to Al-Ittihad, the Premier League membership confirmed on Wednesday.
Diaby, who turned Villa’s document signing following his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen, helped Unai Emery’s aspect safe Champions League soccer final season.
The 25-year-old made 54 appearances in all competitions, scoring 10 objectives, three of which got here throughout their semi-final run within the Europa Convention League.
Diaby joins fellow compatriots Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante on the membership, though the latter has been linked with a return to the Premier League.
Al-Ittihad completed fifth within the Saudi Professional League final season, dropping 4 of their final six video games to overlook out on qualification for the AFC Champions League Two group stage.
Aston Villa can affirm that Moussa Diaby has joined Al Ittihad. pic.twitter.com/9Op7QCcGdk
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 24, 2024
Diaby thanked followers on social media, writing: “Villans, thanks for every little thing. It’s time to say goodbye. I’d wish to thank the membership, the workforce members, the workers and everybody working at Aston Villa.
“I’ve at all times given my greatest to assist the membership and the workforce, we’ve had some nice moments that may keep in my reminiscence. We’ve had a implausible season, with moments of pleasure and happiness.
“Collectively, we’ve achieved our goals. The membership shall be enjoying within the Champions League subsequent yr and I want them success. It’s a season I’ll bear in mind without end. Villans, I received’t neglect you.”
