Aston Villa has made a significant move in the transfer market, securing the services of winger Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen. The 24-year-old French talent arrives at Villa Park for an undisclosed fee, bolstering the club’s attacking options. Already joining his new teammates on the club’s tour of the USA, Diaby’s arrival is eagerly anticipated.
Diaby’s impressive performances last season, netting 14 goals and providing 11 assists across all competitions, caught the attention of top clubs, including Arsenal and Newcastle. Leverkusen had previously quoted an astonishing £88 million for Diaby’s services, making this transfer an impressive acquisition for Aston Villa.
With ten senior caps for France to his name, Diaby brings international experience and flair to the Villa squad. Having developed his skills at Paris St Germain, Diaby moved to the Bundesliga in 2019, where he continued to shine with 49 goals in 172 appearances for Leverkusen.
Villa’s decision to complete the deal amidst reported interest from Saudi Pro League’s Al-Nassr highlights their commitment to strengthening the team for the upcoming season. Moussa Diaby is set to play a crucial role in a squad that aims to compete in the Europa Conference League after securing a commendable seventh-place finish in the Premier League last year.
This signing marks Aston Villa’s third significant acquisition of the summer transfer window. Earlier, they secured the services of defender Pau Torres from Villarreal and secured a free agent deal with highly-rated midfielder Youri Tielemans following his departure from Leicester City.
Moreover, this transfer window has seen substantial changes at Villa Park, with the appointment of Monchi as the new sporting director. Monchi’s previous successful collaboration with head coach Unai Emery at Sevilla bodes well for the club’s future ambitions and strategic planning. Villa fans can look forward to an exciting season ahead, as the club continues to build a competitive and formidable squad.
