French international winger Moussa Diaby is the subject of advanced negotiations between Inter Milan and Al-Ittihad. According to information from Fabrizio Romano, a loan agreement with purchase option around 35 million euros is under discussion for the one who has already given the green light to the Nerazzurri.
The departure of Moussa Diaby to Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2024 left observers of European football with a taste of unfinished business. At just 25 years old, the Paris native was coming off a full season playing for Aston Villa in the Premier League. His performances in England even opened the doors to the French team wide for him. While the biggest clubs of the Old Continent were monitoring his profile, the striker made the radical choice to join Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté at Al-Ittihad.
This transfer caused real incomprehension. Many saw in this decision a priority given to financial conditions to the detriment of sporting ambition. By moving away from the major championships, the former PSG player took the risk of disappearing from the national team’s radar, far from the intensity of European matches. This career choice seemed premature for a player who had not yet reached his glass ceiling in Europe.
Moussa Diaby towards an unexpected rebound in Serie A
However, the Saudi parenthesis could close sooner than expected, while he is still under contract until June 2029. According to information from Fabrizio Romano, Inter Milan is currently negotiating with Al-Ittihad to sign Moussa Diaby. The reigning Italian champion is looking to strengthen his offensive sector and sees it as the perfect opportunity to boost his attack. Discussions concern a loan with a purchase option set at around 35 million euros, a sum consistent with the player’s current market value according to Transfermarkt data.
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The Frenchman has already validated this destination. Attracted by Simone Inzaghi’s sporting project, he wants to return to the very high level and the Champions League, with potentially a chance to compete in the World Cup at the end of the season. If Al-Ittihad accepts the final terms of the operation, Inter will carry out one of the most clever moves of this transfer window. This return to Europe would allow Diaby to prove that his talent remains intact despite his escapade in the Gulf. The outcome of this issue now depends solely on the final green light from the Saudi leaders.
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