Breaking: Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Florian Weigl is set to join saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab, with the german side granting the Saudi club a purchase option. The move comes after Weigl was left out of the squad for SundayS 0-0 draw against Hamburger SV.
Weigl arrived at Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2023 from Benfica SL following a one-year loan, completing a permanent transfer for a fee of €7.2 million. During his time with the “Foals,” he has featured in 94 matches, contributing to nine goals. He frequently captained the team last season, taking over the armband from Philipp Sander, whose contract expired this summer.
At Al-Shabab, Weigl would become one of the club’s most valuable players, with a reported market value of €6 million, alongside Yannick Carrasco and perhaps Habib Diallo, who is reportedly nearing a move to Ligue 1. Al-shabab finished sixth in the Saudi Pro League last season and recently appointed Imanol Alguacil as their new head coach. Alguacil previously managed Real Sociedad from December 2018 until June 2025.
Should the transfer be completed, Weigl will be the seventh German player to compete in the Saudi Pro League. Currently, Gökhan Gül and Koray Günter are under contract with Al-Okhdood Club. Previously,marko Marin (Al-Ahli,Al-RAED),Robert Bauer (Al-Tai FC),Amin Younes,and Heiner Backhaus (both Al-Ettifaq) have also played professionally in Saudi Arabia.
weigl initially joined Borussia Mönchengladbach under coach Gerardo Seoane, but his role appeared to diminish towards the end of the season. His departure could create a void in midfield for the Bundesliga club, as he established himself as a key player during his tenure.