Abou Diaby played for Arsenal Football Club. The former French midfielder joined Arsenal from Auxerre in 2006 for £2m. Diaby left Arsenal for Marseille in 2015 on a free transfer. In total, he made 180 appearances for Arsenal and scored 19 goals. Diaby wore the number 2 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on May 11, 1986. Diaby retired as a footballer in 2019.
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Pulis confirms Diaby talks
by Lewis Ambrose
During the week local media in the midlands claimed that Abou Diaby was considering a surprise switch to West Bromwich Albion.
Speaking on...
West Brom in talks with Diaby
by Lewis Ambrose
Former Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby is in talks with West Brom manager Tony Pulis about a move to the Hawthorns.
That is according...
Wenger compares ‘talented’ Diaby to Arsenal legend
by Nia Griffiths
Speaking after Abou Diaby was released from the club, Arsene Wenger has compared him to legend Patrick Vieira, saying he's the closest...
Oxlade-Chamberlain sad to see Diaby leave
by Lewis Ambrose
Returning for pre-season duty, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has told Arsenal Player that it was sad to see teammate Abou Diaby leave the club.
Diaby joined...
Diaby’s #24 handed down
by Nia Griffiths
It's official: Abou Diaby is no longer in the Arsenal team.
When a career with so much potential is tragically ended by a...
Abou Diaby’s Arsenal career in numbers
by Lee Hurley
Abou Diaby was released by Arsenal this week.
We're not going to go into the injury inflicted by Dan Smith, or the subsequent...
Diaby’s time at Arsenal not over
by Lee Hurley
On Wednesday it was reported that Abou Diaby would be leaving Arsenal as his contract expired.
Despite rumours of a pay-as-you-play deal being offered...
Abou Diaby and four others leave the club
by Lewis Ambrose
Arsenal have confirmed that Abou Diaby has left the club with his contract expiring at the end of June 2015.
As of Wednesday...
Dan Smith feels sorry for himself over Diaby tackle
by Lee Hurley
Dan Smith has given an interview to the Daily Star in which he feels sorry for himself for shattering Abou Diaby's leg...
Diaby in talks over new contract
by Nia Griffiths
On Wednesday, Daily Cannon reported the sad yet understandable news that Abou Diaby had been released from Arsenal but now this seems...
Arsenal release seven players
by Lewis Ambrose
It has been confirmed by the Premier League that Arsenal have released seven players ahead of the 2015/16 season.
Among those players is...
Injury Update: Welbeck, Debuchy, others
Arsenal go to Old Trafford this Sunday in a classic rubber match with Manchester United. Here's a status update on the current injury list.
Fitness has...
Two out, one doubt for Arsenal’s trip to Hull
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has returned to training.
The midfielder has been out since the game against Manchester United in the FA...
Why the FA needs to act to eradicate dangerous tackles
On Sunday against Sunderland, Kelly Smith had to be taken off after being fouled in the box just nine minutes after coming on as...
Why we should be proud of Arsenal’s Diaby decision
Arsenal are prepared to carry on standing by their man according to the latest reports.
With Abou Diaby out of contract in the summer and...
Arsenal short news and gossip roundup
Here is a quick roundup of news that has been around today that we didn't get to cover in full, or was so lacking...
Highlights: Wilshere, Diaby and Gnabry feature against Reading
With all returning to full training from injury only recently, Jack Wilshere, Abou Diaby and Serge Gnabry all featured in Arsenal's u21 against Reading...
Off to pastures new? Eight who could be leaving
Are these eight Arsenal players heading for the door this summer?
Wilshere, Diaby, Gnabry feature as Arsenal u21 lose to Reading
Abou Diaby, Serge Gnabry and Jack Wilshere all started for the u21's against Reading at the Emirates on Monday night.
Krystian Bielik was also in...
Injury updates: Szczesny, Arteta, Diaby, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Wilshere, Koscielny
Arsene Wenger met with the press on Thursday ahead of his side's game at Burnley and gave updates on his injured players.
New Diaby deal on the table
Reports from France are claiming that Arsenal have presented Abou Diaby with a new deal.
Returning quad to face Stoke, rare chance to see lesser-spotted midfielder
Mikel Arteta, Jack Wilshere, Abou Diaby and Serge Gnabry will all play for the u21's on Tuesday.
Arsenal trio could return for Liverpool game
Mathieu Debuchy, Jack Wilshere and Abou Diaby all played actual football this week.
Returning to first-team training after a lengthy spell on the sidelines, the...
Wenger hints at ‘pay-as-you-play’ deal for Diaby
Arsene Wenger has revealed that he has already discussed Abou Diaby's future with the player and the door is not completely closed on an Arsenal future.
The tackle that ruined Diaby's career
As Diaby returns from injury one more time, it should never be forgotten how he ended up the way he has.
Five questions Arsenal fans want answers to
Some of life’s greatest mysteries often go unsolved and I’m sure that Arsenal are responsible for around 75% of them.
Forget the unknown identity of...
Wilshere, Diaby, Arteta, Debuchy play for Arsenal XI v Brentford
Four Arsenal players returned for a friendly against Brentford on Tuesday.
Dumping Diaby
With the Abou Diaby's contract up in the summer, we look at whether the midfielder has a future at Arsenal.
Three players headed for the Arsenal exit-door this summer?
Three players have been linked with an Arsenal-exit this summer, so will they actually be leaving?
Coq (on the) up and a Diaby downer
Two players who have experienced very different fortunes - just how fragile is the career of a top-flight footballer?
Wenger and Diaby to discuss the future next month
Arsene Wenger is not against the idea of giving Abou Diaby a new deal, but the pair will sit down in March to discuss the future.
Six players playing for their Arsenal futures
Arsenal have a squad overflowing with talent, but will these six still be at the club next season?
Hit or miss? Arsenal’s January deals
Which of Arsenal's January transfer signings have been a hit and which ones missed the mark by a mile? Find out here.
Injury update – Abou Diaby’s Arsenal time could be coming to an end
It had to come sooner rather than later but, if you’re like me, you were hoping it wouldn’t be for a long time yet.
Out...
Who is the most injury-prone player at Arsenal? It’s not who you think
If you asked any Arsenal fan just who was the most injury-prone player at the club they would no doubt agree that it is...