Aston Villa: Moussa Diaby explains his refusal to join Saudi Arabia

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By: Manu Tournoux

While he was on the verge of signing for Al-Nassr, French winger Moussa Diaby (24) ultimately did not leave Europe since he joined the Premier League under the colors of Aston Villa, against a check for 55 million euros sent to Bayer Leverkusen to release him from his contract. And in an interview given to World Eleventhe French international (9 caps), author of 2 goals and 2 assists in 7 TCC matches, has rightly returned to his choice of favoring the English championship over the Saudi Pro League.

“I admit that I thought about it for a long time. When you see all the players leaving and the financial conditions offered, you tell yourself that you can shelter everyone around you quickly. But I also know that you have to live your sport to the fullest and not have any regrets. The Premier League is the most competitive championship in the world. I wanted to compete against the best teams. I am not denigrating the Saudi championship, because I sincerely think that they are building something very coherent.

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