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 record signing﷽ following his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen, helped Unai Emery's ൩side 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 Conferenceಌ League.
Diaby joins fellow compatriots Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante at the club, although the latter has been linked with a 𒊎return to the Premier League.
Al-Ittihad finished fifth in the Saudi Pro Leag꧒ue last season, losing four of their last six games to miss out on qualification for the AFC Champions 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 members, the staff and everyone working at Astonꦐ Villa.
"I've always given my best to help the club and the team, we've had some great mo൩ments that will stay in my memory. We've had a fantastic season, with moments of joy and🍃 happiness.
"Together,💙 we've achieved our objectives. The club will b💛e playing in the Champions League next year and I wish them success. It's a season I will remember forever. Villans, I won't forget you."
