The Price Tag That Blocked Inter's Diaby Move
31 January 2026
Inter's Bid Blocked by Al-Ittihad's Price Tag
Saudi club Al-Ittihad rejected Inter Milan's bid to sign French winger Musa Diaby during the current winter transfer window.
Famous football journalist Fabrice Houkins (per X) reported an exclusive: Diaby will stay with Al-Ittihad through the season, with a contract that runs to 2029.
Diaby's Continued Impact at Al-Ittihad
Inter Milan did submit a loan deal with a mandatory purchase option worth 28 million euros, but Al-Ittihad stood firm at 40 million.
Diaby joined Al-Ittihad in the summer of 2024, playing a key role in their title triumphs last season in the Saudi Pro League and the King's Cup.
Since arriving, he has appeared in 52 matches across all competitions, scoring 8 goals and providing 27 assists.
This season he has delivered 3 goals and 11 assists in 23 games, continuing to impress the Western club.
Punchline 1: In the transfer market, Diaby's value isn't a number, it's a bulls-eye—Inter aimed, Al-Ittihad took the shot.
Punchline 2: They say money talks; evidently Diaby's contract chose to whisper and leave Inter speechless.
