Moussa Diaby on Coming Home to Bayer Leverkusen

Back at the BayArena after three years away, Moussa Diaby says returning to Leverkusen feels like being at home.

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What happened. Moussa Diaby returned to Bayer Leverkusen on deadline day this summer after a spell with Al-Ittihad, following his 2023 move from Leverkusen to Aston Villa. He made his first Leverkusen appearance in over three years in the 3-0 win over Union Berlin on Matchday 2.

• Diaby spent 2019 to 2023 at Leverkusen, making 172 appearances before joining Aston Villa.
• He says the club has grown into a bigger one after becoming champions in his absence.
• His fondest memories are the European nights and the atmosphere at the BayArena.

“Coming back here is always a pleasure because I’ve always had the support of everyone”

— Moussa Diaby

Diaby is settling back in at Leverkusen, where he hopes to recapture the form that made him a fan favourite.

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