Moussa Diaby’s future at Al-Ittihad has entered a decisive phase, with Bayer 04 Leverkusen pushing to complete a deal for the French winger as soon as possible.
The German club are determined to secure the player before the Bundesliga begins, putting pressure on the Saudi club as it considers a situation that could shape one of the important decisions of its current period.
Diaby remains one of Al-Ittihad’s leading attacking players. However, his position at the club now appears increasingly uncertain, with the 26-year-old understood to be open to leaving.
The developments place Al-Ittihad at a difficult crossroads. On one side, Diaby is regarded as one of the team’s most prominent weapons and a player whose presence has significant value to the squad. On the other, Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s desire to move quickly has made the question of his future more urgent.
For the German club, timing is central to the matter. Bayer 04 Leverkusen want the transfer settled before the start of the Bundesliga, meaning the coming period could prove decisive in determining whether Diaby remains with Al-Ittihad or returns to Germany.
The winger’s openness to a departure has added another dimension to the situation. While Al-Ittihad continue to count Diaby among their key players, the possibility of his exit is no longer remote, particularly with firm interest from Bayer 04 Leverkusen and a clear wish from the German side to complete the move without delay.
That leaves the Saudi club in a position where it must balance the importance of retaining one of its main attacking options against the changing circumstances surrounding the player. Diaby’s status is therefore no longer simply a matter of squad planning; it has become a pressing issue involving the club, the player and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
The Frenchman’s next step remains the central question. If the transfer is completed quickly, Al-Ittihad will lose one of the players considered among its most dangerous attacking assets. If he stays, the club will retain a major part of its offensive strength, despite his willingness to consider a move away.
For now, Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s insistence on reaching an agreement before the Bundesliga campaign gets under way has placed the issue firmly in the spotlight. Diaby’s future has reached a critical point, and Al-Ittihad face a decision over what comes next for one of their most important players.
