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Bayer Leverkusen sign Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad for 27 million euros

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen sign Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad for 27 million euros
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Bayer Leverkusen completed the signing of winger Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad for a reported fee of 27 million euros. The 27-year-old returns to the Bundesliga following a three-year absence, including a stint in the Premier League with Aston Villa and a season in Saudi Arabia. Negotiations for the transfer faced potential delays after Al-Ittihad failed to secure a replacement, but the club ultimately cleared the move. Diaby, who previously recorded 49 goals for the German side between 2019 and 2023, is expected to provide an immediate attacking option for manager Carles Martínez. The squad currently faces pressure to improve after a 3-2 loss to SV Elversberg in the opening weekend of the season. Diaby joins a roster currently undergoing a personnel turnover.

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  • •Bayer Leverkusen paid 27 million euros to bring Moussa Diaby back to the club.
  • •Diaby previously scored 49 goals in 172 appearances during his first stint at the BayArena.
  • •The deal proceeded after Al-Ittihad cleared the transfer despite failing to sign Ritsu Doan.
  • •Leverkusen recently suffered a 3-2 defeat in their opening league match against SV Elversberg.
  • •The winger can play on either flank or in central attacking positions under manager Carles Martínez.
Latest Updates
  • 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — French winger Diaby returns to Leverkusen who also sign Ivorian Doué
  • 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — France winger Diaby returns to Leverkusen until 2031
  • 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Official | Al-Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby returns to Bayer Leverkusen
  • 11:59 AMYahoo Sports — Leverkusen set to announce Moussa Diaby return
  • 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Bayer Leverkusen bring Moussa Diaby back to the Bundesliga
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Bayer Leverkusen have completed the return of French winger Moussa Diaby and also signed Ivorian right back Guéla Doué. Diaby and Doué, the brother of Paris Saint-Germain forward Desiré Doué, have each signed contracts until 2031 in transfers from Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad and French club Strasbourg, respectively.

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Former Aston Villa and France winger Moussa Diaby has rejoined Bayer Leverkusen from Saudi side Al-Ittihad on a deal until 2031, the German club announced on Tuesday. In 2023, Villa paid 55 million euros to bring him to Birmingham but sold him a year later to Saudi side Al-Ittihad.

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Bayer Leverkusen have signed France international winger Moussa Diaby (27) from Al-Ittihad, bothclubs have announced. The former PSG youth product returns to the Bundesliga side after spending four se...

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