Moussa Diaby Leaves Aston Villa For Al-Ittihad After One Season
Aston Villa have sold Moussa Diaby to Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad for a reported £50m.
The France winger only moved to Villa Park from Bayer Leverkusen for £52m last summer.
Diaby made 54 appearances across all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing nine assists, as Aston Villa finished fourth in the Premier League to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Diaby thanked Aston Villa fans on social media, writing: "Villans, thank you for everything. It's time to say goodbye. I'd like to thank the club, the team members, the staff and everyone 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."
The 25-year-old will be joining a strong French contingent at his new club, with Laurent Blanc recently appointed as new head coach, while N'golo Kante and Karim Benzema are part of the playing body.
Al-Ittihad finished fifth in the Saudi Pro League last season.
