The move from offensive player Moussa Diaby from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen to Aston Villa in the English Premier League is perfect. That was announced by the Rhinelanders. The amount of the transfer fee is not known, but according to media reports there was talk of an amount of 55 million euros.

“Now I want to take the next step, start a new chapter. I will always look back on my time in Leverkusen with happiness and gratitude,” Diaby was quoted as saying in the Leverkusen press release. The Frenchman switched from Paris Saint-Germain to Leverkusen in 2019 for 15 million euros. Last season, Diaby was involved in 25 competitive goals. In total, he made 173 competitive appearances for the Werkself, scoring 49 goals and providing 48 assists.