A new future for the Saudi star in Jeddah
The future of international star Abdulrahman Ghareeb on the verge of a new chapter, as informed sources revealed a crucial meeting that took place in recent days between the player and the technical advisor to the president of Al-Ittihad Club, Hamad Al-Montashari. This meeting outlined the player's transfer from Al-Nassr to the Saudi club, in a deal expected to be one of the most prominent transfers of the current summer transfer window in the Saudi Professional League.
This move comes amidst a highly active transfer market in Saudi football, where major clubs are vying to bolster their squads with top local talents and international stars. Ghareeb, who began his football career at Al-Ahli Jeddah's academy and progressed through its youth ranks, is considered one of the most prominent Saudi wingers, making a return to his hometown of Jeddah via Al-Ittihad an attractive option for him to embark on a new professional experience.
What does Abdulrahman Ghareeb's move to Al-Ittihad represent?
signing of Abdulrahman Ghareeb by Al-Ittihad would represent a significant technical and strategic boost. After a season that fell short of its fans' expectations, the Jeddah-based club is looking to rebuild its squad to compete strongly for all titles. Ghareeb offers diverse attacking options thanks to his exceptional individual skills, dribbling ability, and playmaking prowess, which will provide the coaching staff with more choices in the final third. Furthermore, acquiring an international player of Ghareeb's caliber would strengthen the team's roster of talented local players, a crucial factor given the regulations of the Saudi Professional League.
On the other hand, the departure of Gharib from Al-Nassr will constitute a technical loss, as he was one of the important elements in the team’s lineup during the past two seasons, especially after his controversial transfer from the traditional rival Al-Ahli in the summer of 2022. The player contributed effectively alongside the team’s international stars, but his desire to return to Jeddah and take on a new challenge was the decisive factor in his decision to accept Al-Ittihad’s offer.
Details of the preliminary agreement
Sources confirmed that both parties reached a near-complete understanding regarding the financial terms of the contract and the player's technical role within the new administration's vision. The recent meeting aimed to clarify the club's future objectives and establish a new disciplinary and administrative framework to ensure complete harmony between the player and the club's structure. Although Al-Ittihad had previously submitted an unsuccessful offer, the player's strong desire to join them ultimately decided the course of negotiations this time. The official announcement of the deal is expected in the coming days after all contractual procedures are finalized.
