Leverkusen seal €37m Moussa Diaby deal
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen have completed the signing of M. Diaby — the move is confirmed, led by Bayer 04 (official club announcement, English) and corroborated by 10 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 11 SeptHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 11 Sept10 new sources: Bild, Bayer 04 (official club announcement, English), Bayer 04 (official club announcement, German), Bundesliga.com — now 32 tracking the story
- 29 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 29 Aug11 new sources: Fabrizio Romano (social/transfer break), Die Zeit, Transfermarkt (news), Goal — now 22 tracking the story
- 28 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 28 Aug10 new sources: Sky Sport (Germany), Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram), Sky Sport (Germany) — Transfer Centre News, n‑tv (Germany) — Transfer‑Ticker — now 11 tracking the story
- 26 AugReported as a done deal from the start
- 26 AugStory opened — 1 source (Kicker)
What the reports say
- Moussa Diaby has completed a return transfer from Al‑Ittihad to Bayer 04 Leverkusen on a five‑year deal. — Bayer 04 (official club announcement, English)
- Bayer 04 holt Moussa Diaby zurück — der Klub bestätigt die Rückkehr und Vertragslaufzeit. — Bayer 04 (official club announcement, German)
- Verbal agreement reached between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Al‑Ittihad; documents being exchanged — Diaby set to return to Leverkusen. — Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram)
- Reports say Bayer 04 Leverkusen have agreed a deal to sign Moussa Diaby from Al‑Ittihad (deal progressing/near completion). — Fabrizio Romano (social/transfer break)
M. Diaby is a 27-year-old winger at Bayer Leverkusen, rated 46.6 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (7.4% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Diaby.
Also this season: 9 apps, 1g at Al-Ittihad FC.
- BBayer 04 (official club announcement, English)Moussa Diaby has completed a return transfer from Al‑Ittihad to Bayer 04 Leverkusen on a five‑year deal.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Moussa Diaby has completed a return transfer from Al‑Ittihad to Bayer 04 Leverkusen on a five‑year deal.
1 SeptRead full article → - BBayer 04 (official club announcement, German)Bayer 04 holt Moussa Diaby zurück — der Klub bestätigt die Rückkehr und Vertragslaufzeit.Trusted 95%
Bayer 04 holt Moussa Diaby zurück — der Klub bestätigt die Rückkehr und Vertragslaufzeit.
1 SeptRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (X/Telegram)Verbal agreement reached between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Al‑Ittihad; documents being exchanged — Diaby set to return to Leverkusen.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Verbal agreement reached between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Al‑Ittihad; documents being exchanged — Diaby set to return to Leverkusen.
26 AugRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (social/transfer break)Reports say Bayer 04 Leverkusen have agreed a deal to sign Moussa Diaby from Al‑Ittihad (deal progressing/near completion).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Reports say Bayer 04 Leverkusen have agreed a deal to sign Moussa Diaby from Al‑Ittihad (deal progressing/near completion).
26 AugRead full article → - TTransfermarkt (news)Kicker/Transfermarkt report a breakthrough between Bayer and Al‑Ittihad over Diaby and that the transfer is being finalised.Trusted 85%
Kicker/Transfermarkt report a breakthrough between Bayer and Al‑Ittihad over Diaby and that the transfer is being finalised.
26 AugRead full article → - SSky Sport (Germany)Bayer Leverkusen are closing in on a return for Moussa Diaby; advanced talks/agreements reported but not yet fully completed.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 83%
Bayer Leverkusen are closing in on a return for Moussa Diaby; advanced talks/agreements reported but not yet fully completed.
28 AugRead full article → - SSky Sport (Germany)Sky Sport Deutschland reports Bayer 04 are working on and later reaching agreement to bring Diaby back from Al‑Ittihad (coverage of the developing/closed move).Trusted 83%
Sky Sport Deutschland reports Bayer 04 are working on and later reaching agreement to bring Diaby back from Al‑Ittihad (coverage of the developing/closed move).
4 AugRead full article → - SSky Sport (Germany) — Transfer Centre NewsMoussa Diaby is reportedly on the verge of returning to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Leverkusen and Al-Ittihad reached a (moral) agreement on a fee; medical and signature expected soon.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Moussa Diaby is reportedly on the verge of returning to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Leverkusen and Al-Ittihad reached a (moral) agreement on a fee; medical and signature expected soon.
26 AugRead full article → - TTuttomercatoweb (Italy)Tuttomercatoweb summarises Fabrizio Romano's reporting: Leverkusen ready to push for Diaby after Poku sale, Leverkusen currently leading the race.Trusted 75%
Tuttomercatoweb summarises Fabrizio Romano's reporting: Leverkusen ready to push for Diaby after Poku sale, Leverkusen currently leading the race.
24 AugRead full article → - KKickerMoussa Diaby set to return to Bayer Leverkusen after agreement with Al-Ittihad over fee and compensationConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 74%
Moussa Diaby set to return to Bayer Leverkusen after agreement with Al-Ittihad over fee and compensation
26 AugRead full article → - KKickerKicker reports Bayer 04 Leverkusen are working on Diaby's return; outstanding issue reportedly an indemnity/settlement between Diaby and Al‑Ittihad.Trusted 74%
Kicker reports Bayer 04 Leverkusen are working on Diaby's return; outstanding issue reportedly an indemnity/settlement between Diaby and Al‑Ittihad.
4 AugRead full article → - Nn‑TVn‑TV’s transfer ticker reports Leverkusen are waiting on a solution regarding Moussa Diaby’s move from Al‑Ittihad.Trusted 70%
n‑TV’s transfer ticker reports Leverkusen are waiting on a solution regarding Moussa Diaby’s move from Al‑Ittihad.
16 AugRead full article → - BBildMoussa Diaby move to Bayer Leverkusen reported as completed (transfer fee reported ~€28m).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 63%
Moussa Diaby move to Bayer Leverkusen reported as completed (transfer fee reported ~€28m).
5d agoRead full article → - SSoccerNewsNews writeup covering Diaby's return and expectations on him providing extra quality following the club announcement.Mixed 63%
News writeup covering Diaby's return and expectations on him providing extra quality following the club announcement.
2 SeptRead full article → - BBildBILD reports Leverkusen and Diaby are agreed and places the fee around €28m; Diaby reportedly travelled to Germany as part of the move.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 63%
BILD reports Leverkusen and Diaby are agreed and places the fee around €28m; Diaby reportedly travelled to Germany as part of the move.
27 AugRead full article → - LL'EquipeFrench sports daily L'Équipe reports Diaby has signed for Bayer Leverkusen — coverage in French of the completed return.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 60%
French sports daily L'Équipe reports Diaby has signed for Bayer Leverkusen — coverage in French of the completed return.
1 SeptRead full article → - BBundesliga.comMoussa Diaby has completed his return to Bayer Leverkusen, signing a five‑year contract through to 2031 (news writeup of the club announcement).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 56%
Moussa Diaby has completed his return to Bayer Leverkusen, signing a five‑year contract through to 2031 (news writeup of the club announcement).
1 SeptRead full article → - GGoalGoal reports that an agreement has been reached and gives reported details of contract and negotiations around the move back to Leverkusen.Mixed 54%
Goal reports that an agreement has been reached and gives reported details of contract and negotiations around the move back to Leverkusen.
31 AugRead full article → - GGoalGoal (international) covers Leverkusen’s interest and development in the Moussa Diaby transfer from Al‑Ittihad.Mixed 54%
Goal (international) covers Leverkusen’s interest and development in the Moussa Diaby transfer from Al‑Ittihad.
15 AugRead full article → - GGoalGoal reports Leverkusen are favourites but notes competition (e.g. Inter) — coverage of the developing Diaby-to‑Leverkusen story.Mixed 54%
Goal reports Leverkusen are favourites but notes competition (e.g. Inter) — coverage of the developing Diaby-to‑Leverkusen story.
14 AugRead full article → - AAllezFootballReports that an agreement with Al‑Ittihad has been reached and Diaby is set to return to Leverkusen; article includes reported contract length and some reported financial details.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports that an agreement with Al‑Ittihad has been reached and Diaby is set to return to Leverkusen; article includes reported contract length and some reported financial details.
1 SeptRead full article → - TTransferGrapevineTransferGrapevine tracks the story and lists Bayer Leverkusen–Al‑Ittihad talks as very likely (high probability for Diaby move).Mixed 50%
TransferGrapevine tracks the story and lists Bayer Leverkusen–Al‑Ittihad talks as very likely (high probability for Diaby move).
27 AugRead full article → - Nn‑tv (Germany) — Transfer‑TickerReports say Bayer Leverkusen and Al‑Ittihad have reached a breakthrough in talks and Diaby is returning to Leverkusen.Mixed 50%
Reports say Bayer Leverkusen and Al‑Ittihad have reached a breakthrough in talks and Diaby is returning to Leverkusen.
26 AugRead full article → - AAFP (Agence France‑Presse)AFP: Diaby is close to a return to Bayer Leverkusen but supporters must wait — negotiations continuing between Bayer and Al‑Ittihad.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
AFP: Diaby is close to a return to Bayer Leverkusen but supporters must wait — negotiations continuing between Bayer and Al‑Ittihad.
26 AugRead full article → - LLíder en Deportes (Spanish)Local sports sites (e.g. Lider en Deportes) report Fabrizio Romano's 'here we go' on Diaby — coverage in Spanish of Romano/Kicker reporting that the deal is close.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Local sports sites (e.g. Lider en Deportes) report Fabrizio Romano's 'here we go' on Diaby — coverage in Spanish of Romano/Kicker reporting that the deal is close.
26 AugRead full article → - DDie ZeitDie Zeit summarises media reports that Moussa Diaby is close to returning to Bayer Leverkusen from Al‑Ittihad.Mixed 50%
Die Zeit summarises media reports that Moussa Diaby is close to returning to Bayer Leverkusen from Al‑Ittihad.
26 AugRead full article → - OOkaz (Arabic — Saudi newspaper)Okaz (Saudi) reports Al‑Ittihad internal comments about Diaby requesting to leave after Leverkusen offer.Mixed 50%
Okaz (Saudi) reports Al‑Ittihad internal comments about Diaby requesting to leave after Leverkusen offer.
26 AugRead full article → - FField InsiderField Insider aggregates transfer details and reports Diaby to Leverkusen as a developing confirmed transfer story (notes fee/structure unconfirmed).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Field Insider aggregates transfer details and reports Diaby to Leverkusen as a developing confirmed transfer story (notes fee/structure unconfirmed).
26 AugRead full article → - OOnsideMarketOnsideMarket (data/sports news) reports Leverkusen have reportedly reached agreement with Al‑Ittihad for Moussa Diaby; notes fee/model details as reported by lead sources.Mixed 50%
OnsideMarket (data/sports news) reports Leverkusen have reportedly reached agreement with Al‑Ittihad for Moussa Diaby; notes fee/model details as reported by lead sources.
26 AugRead full article → - KKölner Stadt‑AnzeigerKölner Stadt‑Anzeiger reports on Leverkusen’s pursuit of Diaby and the wage/abfindung negotiations with Al‑Ittihad.Mixed 50%
Kölner Stadt‑Anzeiger reports on Leverkusen’s pursuit of Diaby and the wage/abfindung negotiations with Al‑Ittihad.
15 AugRead full article → - YYahoo SportsYahoo Sports reports the transfer news and cites differing reported fee figures (Sky: just under €30m; Fabrizio Romano: slightly more than €25m).Low-trust 44%
Yahoo Sports reports the transfer news and cites differing reported fee figures (Sky: just under €30m; Fabrizio Romano: slightly more than €25m).
27 AugRead full article → - YYahoo SportsYahoo Sports (syndicated sports coverage) reports Leverkusen are waiting and quotes suggested valuation/figures around €30m being discussed.Low-trust 44%
Yahoo Sports (syndicated sports coverage) reports Leverkusen are waiting and quotes suggested valuation/figures around €30m being discussed.
23 AugRead full article →