According to reports from @AxelHesse1, Die Werkself are actively working on a deal to bring French winger Moussa Diaby back to Germany. Advanced talks between the parties are officially underway, though a final agreement has yet to be sealed with either Diaby or his current club, Al-Ittihad.
Talks are progressing, but no done deal yet with Diaby or Al-Ittihad but Carles Martínez is keen on securing Diaby to add dynamite pace and width to his primary 4-3-3 system.
The expected transfer fee is reported to be below €30m—a potential bargain for a proven Bundesliga game-changer.
Carles Martínez’s 4-3-3 setup thrives on dynamic wing play, rapid transitions, and relentless pressuring on the flanks. During his first stint in Leverkusen, Diaby proved to be one of the most lethal wide threats in Europe, terrifying defenses with his raw acceleration and clinical decision-making.
Getting a player who already knows the club inside and out—and at a fee under €30m in today’s market—looks like a shrewd move by the Leverkusen board to inject immediate quality into the squad.
While negotiations are progressing well, crucial steps remain before Diaby can put pen to paper. Personal terms and the final agreement with Saudi side Al-Ittihad still need to be finalized
