Aston Villa have confirmed that record-signing Moussa Diaby has joined Saudi Professional League membership Al Ittihad.
Diaby joined Villa from Bayer Leverkusen final summer time in a deal price practically £52m, scoring 10 objectives in 54 appearances throughout all competitions, serving to Unai Emery’s facet qualify for the Champions League.
The France winger had spent 4 years in Germany earlier than becoming a member of Villa for the club-record price in a transfer that noticed him hyperlink up once more with Emery, who had managed him at Paris Saint-Germain.
His newest transfer will see him crew up with compatriots Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante, in addition to former Liverpool midfielder Fabinho, as Al Ittihad – underneath head coach Laurent Blanc – goal to enhance on a fifth-placed end final time period.
Sky Germany reported on Monday that Al Ittihad had agreed a £50m (€60m) deal to signal Diaby.
Diaby was reportedly going to signal a contract till 2029 on a gross wage of just about £20m per 12 months.
The winger thanked Villa followers on social media as his departure was introduced, writing: “Villans, thanks for every part. It is time to say goodbye. I would prefer to thank the membership, the crew members, the employees and everybody working at Aston Villa.
“I’ve always given my best to help the club and the team, we’ve had some great moments that will stay in my memory. We’ve had a fantastic season, with moments of joy and happiness.
“Together, we’ve achieved our objectives. The club will be playing in the Champions League next year and I wish them success. It’s a season I will remember forever. Villans, I won’t forget you.”
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