The future of Moussa Diaby remains uncertain as negotiations regarding his severance payment with Al-Ittihad are ongoing. The winger is eyeing a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen, but the process has been complicated by his current contractual obligations with the Saudi Pro League club.
Reports from Kicker indicate that while Bayer Leverkusen is keen on securing Diaby's services, the player has yet to finalize the terms of his departure from Al-Ittihad. Compounding the situation, AC Milan has also shown interest in the 27-year-old, although Diaby has reportedly reached an agreement with his former club regarding personal terms.
Financially, the transfer fee for Diaby is expected to be under €30 million, a significant reduction considering his previous transfer history. The French winger, who has a contract with Al-Ittihad that runs until 2029, was acquired by the Saudi club for €60 million from Aston Villa just a couple of summers ago.
Diaby's performance history is noteworthy; he netted 49 goals in 172 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen before making his €55 million switch to the Premier League. His recent contributions to Al-Ittihad have not gone unnoticed, as he played a pivotal role in their first competitive match of the season, assisting a goal in a commanding 4-1 victory over UAE’s Al-Jazira Club in the Asian Champions League preliminary qualifiers.
As the transfer window progresses, the situation surrounding Diaby will be closely monitored by fans and analysts alike. His ability to negotiate a severance payment will be crucial in determining whether he can make a return to Bayer Leverkusen or if he will remain with Al-Ittihad for the foreseeable future.
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