Premier League: Aston Villa complete signing of winger Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen

By India Today Sports Desk: Aston Villa has made a club-record signing by bringing on board French winger Moussa Diaby from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. Diaby joins Villa on a reported club-record fee of 60 million Euros.

Diaby, a product of the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) academy, has been making waves in the football world with his exceptional performance and unique style of play. His journey from PSG to Bayer Leverkusen, and now to Aston Villa, is a testament to his talent and determination. During his stint at Leverkusen, Diaby registered an impressive tally of 49 goals and 48 assists from 173 games, a feat that undoubtedly caught the attention of Aston Villa.

The 24-year-old France international was identified as the number one attacking target for the summer by Unai Emery, who took over as Villa’s manager last November. Interestingly, Emery’s association with Diaby dates back to their time at PSG, where Emery served as the first-team coach while Diaby was progressing through the youth ranks.

Diaby’s transfer to Aston Villa is not just about the record-breaking fee; it also signifies the club’s ambition to strengthen its squad and compete at the highest level. Aston Villa, which finished seventh in the Premier League last season under Emery’s leadership, is gearing up for the next season’s Europa Conference League. With Diaby’s addition, the team is expected to add more firepower and European experience to its lineup.

Diaby’s move to Aston Villa also marks the end of his fruitful journey with Bayer Leverkusen. Reflecting on his time at Leverkusen, Diaby expressed gratitude for the trust and playing time he received, which he believes played a crucial role in shaping him as a player. He is now looking forward to starting a new chapter with Aston Villa and contributing to the team’s success.

Aston Villa’s record signing of Diaby follows the arrivals of Spain centre-back Pau Torres for 35 million GBP and Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans on a free transfer, further bolstering the team’s lineup. As Diaby joins his new teammates on Villa’s pre-season tour of the United States, fans and football enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly waiting to see the impact of this record-breaking transfer on the club’s performance in the upcoming season.