According to a report by Fabrice Hawkins, an agreement has been reached between Aston Villa’s Moussa Diaby (25) and Al-Ittihad. The French attacking midfielder has agreed on a five-year contract with the Saudi Arabian side.
Al-Ittihad had offered Aston Villa a transfer fee of €55 million for the Frenchman after only one season in England since making the move from Bayer Leverkusen. Al-Ittihad and Aston Villa are yet to agree fully on a deal, but Hawkins notes that the two clubs agree on the key points but the fine details are yet to be finalised.
It appears highly likely that Al-Ittihad will secure their target this summer. The Saudi Arabian side are hopefully that Diaby will be a key part in turning the squad’s fortunes around after Al-Ittihad finished fifth in the league despite significant investments last summer that saw players like Ngolo Kanté (33) and Karim Benzema (36) join.
GFFN | Nick Hartland
ExiledPrince
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You get a job simply to maximise your earnings so....I guess good move
yutcklpstu
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Racist Argentina players will sing against Moussa Diaby for leaving Villa who are playing UCL for Saudi league to make more money[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
I won't mind you. I think even your parents regret the night they lost their energy to make you
Fudge007
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lol he is no longer french because he ain't Kante so he can kiss that national call up good bye🤷🏿🤌
MessiGOAT4ever
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Racist Argentina players will sing against Moussa Diaby for leaving Villa who are playing UCL for Saudi league to make more money[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Empty vessels like you make loud noises
Ackford
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with this economy.... it's time to make some money 💰💰💰
Pamdeoruz
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Foolish move Money before career Say bye bye to the National team
Not really! Footballer’s career is a short one so why not sign for a Saudi side if the money you earn is going to be double of what you currently earn. Good luck to him., I’d do the same.
Fohdlmnsty
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foolish move ,
yutcklpstu
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Racist Argentina players will sing against Moussa Diaby for leaving Villa who are playing UCL for Saudi league to make more money[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
wiseiklstz
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Foolish move Money before career Say bye bye to the National team
Dndeeq
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Just one season in the premier league you’re running to Saudi. Don’t you have ambition of playing a Champions League football?
SMHellas
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These sorts of deals really 💩 me. Fair enough an older player toward the end of his career, but not a player in early to mid 20's