Inter Milan are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Al-Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby. The Frenchman has already approved the move, which would see him return to Serie A on a loan deal with a purchase option.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Nerazzurri are working on a deal for the 26-year-old that includes a buy option set at €35 million. Negotiations are moving quickly, with Diaby eager to return to European football after his stint in the Saudi Pro League.
Why Diaby to Inter Makes Sense
Inter manager Cristian Chivu is facing a selection crisis on the right flank. With Denzel Dumfries sidelined by injury and growing interest from Premier League clubs in Luis Henrique, the Italian champions have identified Diaby as the perfect profile to bolster their 3-5-2 system.
While primarily a winger, Diaby’s pace and work rate make him a candidate for the right wing-back role a transformation similar to what we’ve seen with other wingers in Italy.
Moussa Diaby’s Stats: A Proven Goal Threat
Since joining Al-Ittihad from Aston Villa in 2024 for €60 million, Diaby has remained productive. In the current 2025/26 season, he has already recorded 14 goal contributions (goals and assists combined), proving he hasn’t lost his clinical edge in the Middle East.
- Bayer Leverkusen: 172 games, 49 goals, 47 assists.
- Aston Villa: 54 games, 10 goals.
- Al-Ittihad: 8 goals and 27 assists in 52 total appearances.
A Return to Italy
A move to San Siro would mark a return to Italy for the PSG academy graduate. Diaby had a brief spell at Crotone in 2018 as a teenager, making only two appearances. Now a seasoned French international, he returns as a marquee signing capable of deciding matches in the Champions League and Serie A.
Miguel Manjate is a football journalist and editor covering the Premier League, European competitions, and transfer news, with a strong focus on match analysis and data-driven reporting.
