Bayer Leverkusen progresses on Moussa Diaby and Facundo Medina transfers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen is nearing finalization of deals for Moussa Diaby and Facundo Medina. Reports indicate Diaby has agreed to personal terms for a return from Al-Ittihad, with negotiations ongoing for a transfer fee under €30 million. Additionally, Leverkusen has reportedly reached agreements with Marseille for Medina, with an initial fee of €23 million potentially rising to €25 million. Both moves aim to strengthen Leverkusen's attacking and defensive options ahead of the new season under head coach Carles Martínez.
- •Diaby previously played for Leverkusen before joining Aston Villa and Al-Ittihad.
- •Leverkusen aims to finalize Diaby's transfer while negotiating with Al-Ittihad.
- •Medina's transfer from Marseille is set at €23 million, potentially rising to €25 million.
- •Leverkusen's recent player departures necessitate reinforcements in attack and defense.
- •Both transfers reflect Leverkusen's strategy to bolster their squad this summer.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen close to completing Moussa Diaby and Facunda Medina deals
"Bayer Leverkusen are making significant progress on deals to bring Moussa Diaby back to the Bundesliga and sign Olympique Marseille defender Facundo Medina.Sport Bild reports that Diaby has reached an...
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