Bayer Leverkusen and Al-Ittihad have reached a breakthrough in negotiations for the transfer of Moussa Diaby, according to Sky Germany and Kicker. A full verbal agreement has been reached between the two clubs worth around €30m. Diaby has agreed to sign a five-year contract through to June 2031, with the medical to follow. The 27-year-old previously played for Leverkusen from 2019 to 2023 before making the move to the English Premier League to join Aston Villa for €55m. After a single season at Villa Park, Diaby joined Al-Ittihad, where he spent the last two seasons. Diaby has made 56 league appearances for the Saudi Pro League club and managed to score nine goals while providing 21 ***** ists. Diaby scored 49 goals and provided 47 ***** ists in 172 games during his first spell at Leverkusen. His return is a welcome sight for a team that is once again rebuilding its roster under a new head coach in Carles Martínez Novell. GGFN | Brook Genene

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