Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby has completed a reported 50-million pound move to Al-Ittihad, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday. (More Football News)
Diaby, who became Villa's recoꦐrd signing following his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen, helped Unai Emery's side secure Champions League qualification last season.
The 25-year-old made 54 appearances in all competitions, scoring♒ 10 goals, three of 🅷which came during their semi-final run in the Europa Conference League.
Diaby joins fellow co♐mpatriots Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante at the club, although the latter has been linked with a return to the Premier League.
Al-Ittihad finished fifth in the Saudi Pro League last season, losing four of their last six games to miss out on qualification for the AFC Chaꦍ💫mpions League Two group stage.
Diaby thanked 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 memb♈ers, the staff and ev🌠eryone 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 ܫmemory. We've had a fantasꦡtic 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 forever𝕴. 🅷Villans, I won't forget you."
