Saudi club Al-Ittihad is finalizing the signing of 21-year-old midfielder Mahamadou Doumbia from Royal Antwerp, in a deal that could total €25 million, according to transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri. Deal Nears Completion Doumbia, who has a contract with Antwerp until 2027, is set to travel to Paris for medical tests before completing the move. The […]
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Al-Hilal’s attack is set for another shake-up. After securing Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo, the Saudi giants now prepare for the arrival of Darwin Núñez, while Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic edges closer to a transfer to Qatar’s Al-Rayyan. Mitrovic Leaving for Qatar According to journalist Nicolò Schira, Mitrovic has agreed personal terms with Al-Rayyan, where he […]
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Brazilian striker Pedro, formerly of Corinthians and currently at Zenit, has reportedly agreed to join Al-Ittihad, the Saudi club of Karim Benzema. However, Zenit is refusing to release the 19-year-old immediately, creating a transfer standoff. Verbal Agreement in Place According to journalist Santi Aouna, Zenit and Al-Ittihad have reached a verbal agreement for the transfer, […]
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Aleksandar Mitrovic’s future at Al-Hilal is coming to an end. The Saudi Pro League giants have reportedly placed the Serbian striker on their transfer list, with plans to part ways during the current window. According to journalist Nicolò Schira, newly promoted Neom SC have emerged as frontrunners to secure his signature. Al-Hilal Ready to Offload […]
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Spanish defender Aymeric Laporte has ended his adventure in Saudi Arabia and is set to return to Athletic Bilbao, the club where he began his professional career. Laporte Returns to His Roots After just one season in the Saudi Pro League, Laporte agreed to rejoin Athletic Bilbao, closing a brief chapter with Al-Nassr. The 30-year-old […]
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Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus clarified why Brazilian goalkeeper Bento was left out of the Saudi Pro League opener, dismissing speculation about his exit. Foreign Player Limit Behind Decision Bento was absent from Al-Nassr’s debut match against Al-Taawoun, fueling rumors of a transfer. However, Jorge Jesus stressed the decision was purely tactical: “I’m very happy to […]
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Brazilian goalkeeper Bento is no longer in Al-Nassr’s plans for the 2025/26 season. Journalist Raisa Simplicio reports that the Saudi club is negotiating a loan move with Al Shabab. Bento out of Jorge Jesus’ plans Since Jorge Jesus took charge, the coach has made it clear that Bento does not fit his preferred goalkeeper profile. […]
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Saudi club looks for a world-class reinforcement while European giants also monitor the 25-year-old Al-Nassr shifts focus Al-Nassr continues its search for a top-level goalkeeper to reinforce the squad. Initially focused on Ederson, the Saudi club has faced difficulties in negotiations with Manchester City and is now looking at alternatives. The new name under evaluation […]
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Al-Nassr are considering parting ways with Brazilian goalkeeper Bento following the team’s defeat to Al-Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup final. The club’s leadership believes his performances have not justified his high cost, while Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly lost confidence in him. Super Cup Final Was the Turning Point The loss to Al-Ahli intensified concerns […]
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Midfielder turned down millionaire deals in Saudi Arabia and Brazil, while prioritizing a potential move to Europe. Al-Nassr saga continues Otávio’s situation at Al-Nassr remains uncertain after being sidelined by coach Jorge Jesus. According to ESPN, the Portuguese-Brazilian rejected a two-year contract with Al Diraiyah, from the Saudi second division, worth €9 million (R$58 million) […]
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