Moussa Diaby returns to Bayer Leverkusen from Al-Ittihad
Moussa Diaby has rejoined Bayer Leverkusen, the club where he developed into one of the Bundesliga's most exciting wingers before departing for Aston Villa and subsequently Al-Ittihad. The French attacker returns to the BayArena as Leverkusen look to reinforce their attacking options. Diaby previously contributed significantly to Leverkusen's campaigns, including their run to the Europa League final in 2024. The move represents a notable return for a player who had thrived in Xabi Alonso's system before seeking opportunities abroad.
Read the full story at bundesliga.comDiaby's return to Leverkusen is a familiar face coming home after an underwhelming Saudi spell. Leverkusen know exactly what they're getting — pace, direct dribbling, and a player comfortable in Alonso's system. Whether he recaptures his pre-Saudi form will be the key question, but on paper this is a low-risk reinforcement for a squad aiming to compete on multiple fronts.
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