Moussa Diaby is set to join Al Ittihad from Aston Villa in a deal worth around $65.3 million. Diaby joined Villa from Bayer Leverkusen during the 2023 summer transfer window in a deal worth around €40 million plus add-ons. Diaby signed a five-year deal which runs until 2028.
In 48 matches with Villa last season, Diary had nine goals and eight assists with a WhoScored rating of 6.64.
Villa will play in the Champions League this season following their relegation in 2016 and subsequent three-year absence fro the Premier League.