TransferBundesligaUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Diaby returns to Leverkusen on five-year deal
French winger Moussa Diaby is back at Bayer Leverkusen after two seasons in Saudi Arabia.
M. Diaby
player
Player
Moussa Diaby
Position
Winger
From
Al-Ittihad
To
Bayer Leverkusen
Contract
Five years through to 2031
What happened. Moussa Diaby has completed his return to Bayer Leverkusen from Al-Ittihad, signing a five-year contract until 2031.
- Diaby previously spent four years at Leverkusen, scoring 49 goals and 47 assists.
- He helped Al-Ittihad win the Saudi Pro League and King's Cup in 2024/25.
- Leverkusen's Simon Rolfes praised the signing, saying Diaby adds quality to the attack.
“When the enquiry came in and a move was possible, I didn't hesitate a second.”
— Moussa Diaby
Diaby aims to push for titles with Leverkusen, who have grown since his first spell.
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