Leverkusen advances talks to bring back Moussa Diaby from Al Ittihad
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen is in advanced discussions to re-sign Moussa Diaby from Al Ittihad, marking a potential return to the Bundesliga after his departure to Aston Villa three years ago. Reports indicate that Simon Rolfes, Leverkusen's managing director for sport, is negotiating with Diaby, who is interested in returning to the club. Diaby could be available for under €30 million, and he is reportedly willing to accept a lower salary to facilitate the move. During his previous stint at Leverkusen from 2019 to 2023, Diaby scored 49 goals and provided 47 assists in 172 appearances.
- •Leverkusen is negotiating to re-sign Moussa Diaby from Al Ittihad.
- •Diaby left Leverkusen for Aston Villa three years ago.
- •The French winger is available for under €30 million.
- •Diaby is willing to take a pay cut to return.
- •He scored 49 goals and 47 assists during his first Leverkusen tenure.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen working to bring Al-Ittihad’s Moussa Diaby back
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen interested in bringing Moussa Diaby back to the Bundesliga
- 8:26 AMYahoo Sports — Leverkusen in advanced talks to re-sign Moussa Diaby
"Kicker reports that Bayer Leverkusen are working to bring French winger Moussa Diaby back to the Bundesliga. The 27-year-old last featured for die Werkself in the 2022/23 Bundesliga campaign. Diaby co...
"Three years after leaving Bayer Leverkusen for Aston Villa, Moussa Diaby could be on his way back to the Bundesliga club.According to Bild, Bayer Leverkusen managing director for sport Simon Rolfes is...
"Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly working to bring Al-Ittihad’s Moussa Diaby (27) back to Germany, according to information from Sky Sport Deutschland.Whilst no agreement has yet been reached between ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 9:40 AMBayer Leverkusen working to bring Al-Ittihad’s Moussa Diaby back
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly working to bring Al-Ittihad’s Moussa Diaby (27) back to Germany, according to information from Sky Sport Deutschland.Whilst no agreement has yet been reached between ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:50 AMBayer Leverkusen interested in bringing Moussa Diaby back to the Bundesliga
Kicker reports that Bayer Leverkusen are working to bring French winger Moussa Diaby back to the Bundesliga. The 27-year-old last featured for die Werkself in the 2022/23 Bundesliga campaign. Diaby co...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:26 AMLeverkusen in advanced talks to re-sign Moussa Diaby
Three years after leaving Bayer Leverkusen for Aston Villa, Moussa Diaby could be on his way back to the Bundesliga club.According to Bild, Bayer Leverkusen managing director for sport Simon Rolfes is...
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