Saudi League Clubs finalize Transfers After Summer Mercato Closure
RIYADH – Several Saudi Pro League clubs completed a flurry of deals following the close of the summer transfer window, bolstering their squads for the remainder of the season. These late acquisitions signal a continued investment in talent as the league aims to elevate its competitive profile. The influx of international players, alongside strategic domestic signings, demonstrates the ambition of Saudi clubs to contend for domestic titles and make an impact on the Asian Champions League.
The late window activity saw significant movement across multiple positions, with clubs targeting both established stars and promising young players. These final additions are crucial as teams prepare for a demanding schedule and navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving league landscape. The deals reflect a diverse scouting network and a willingness to invest in players from various European leagues and South America.
Union secured Roger Fernandez, a pavilion player, from Sporting Braga. They also added midfielder muhammadu Dumbia from Antwerp, defender Jan Carlo Simic from Anderlecht, and Hamed Al-Ghamdi from an unspecified agreement. Muhammad Al-Absi, a young goalkeeper, and Ahmed Al-Jalidan, a dahir, joined from Al-Fateh.
Qadisiyah brought in Matteo Retigi, a striker, from Atalanta, alongside winger christopher Ponso Bah from Genk and midfielder Julian vigil from Monchengladbach. Utavio montero, a central player, arrived from Victory, while Abdullah Al-Salem, an attacker, joined from the Gulf. Muhammad II, a dahir, transferred from al-Hazm, with Mishari Sinior, a goalkeeper, coming from the pioneer, and Yasser Al-Shahrani, a dahir, from Al Hilal. Musab Al-Juwair, a central player, also made the move from Al hilal.
Al-Ahly finalized the signing of French central player Enzo milut from German stuttgart, Brazilian winger Matius Gonelsvis from Flamengo, and French central player Valentin Atangana from Rims Stadium. Abdul-Ilah Al-Khaibri, a left back, joined from Riyadh, with Muhammad abdul Rahman, an ayman’s dahir, arriving from an agreement. Saleh Abu al-Shamat, a central player, transferred from the Gulf, and Zakaria Hawsawi, a left back, came from the pioneer.
Youth completed deals for Swiss central player Vincent Siro from Toulouse, English central player Josh Braunhan from Burnley, and Spanish central player Unai Hernandez from the Union. Brazilian goalkeeper Marcelo Ghohi joined from immortality, while French central player Yassin Adly transferred from Milan. Mubarak Al-Rajeh, a defender, arrived from the pioneer, and ali Makki, a defender, came from the unit. Muhammad Al-Mahasna, a goalkeeper, transferred from the Union, alongside Abdulaziz Al-Awarehi, a goalkeeper, from Riyadh, and Faisal Al-Sabiani, a central player, from Al-Ahly. hammam Al-hammami, an ayman wing, joined from the Union, and Saad in Al-Abid, a left back, came from Al-Ahly.
Matteo Patwellite, a guard, joined from Lyon, and Ali Lagami, a defender, signed from Victory. Abdul Karim Darssi, a janah, completed a move from Al-Ahly.