In a significant development for the Saudi Pro League, Manchester City’s key players Kevin De Bruyne and Ederson are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Saudi clubs. According to multiple sources, including the Daily Mail, De Bruyne has agreed to personal terms with Al-Ittihad. The 33-year-old Belgian midfielder, who has one year left on his contract with Manchester City, is now waiting for an agreement between the two clubs to finalize the transfer.Meanwhile, goalkeeper Ederson is also in talks with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, as reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. While Ederson is reportedly open to a move to Saudi Arabia, Manchester City’s high transfer fee expectations – around €50-60 million – have complicated negotiations. Ederson’s current contract with Manchester City runs until June 30, 2026.In other transfer news, Al-Ittihad has undergone significant changes to its squad. The club has bid farewell to Egyptian defender Ahmed Hegazi, who has joined NEOM Sports Club. Hegazi, who joined Al-Ittihad in 2020, played 101 matches for the club, scoring 12 goals and providing two assists. In an emotional farewell message, Hegazi thanked the club’s fans, management, and his teammates for their support during his time at Al-Ittihad.To bolster their defense, Al-Ittihad has signed 22-year-old left-back Ma’az Faqih from Al-Hilal on a four-year contract until 2028. The club’s president, Domingos Oliveira, praised Faqih, stating that he fits the club’s vision of attracting young talents.These transfers highlight the Saudi Pro League’s continued efforts to attract top talent from European leagues, with the league having spent over €956 million on transfers last summer, second only to the English Premier League.
Key points
- Kevin De Bruyne has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Al-Ittihad, pending agreement between the clubs.
- Ederson is in talks with Al-Ittihad, but Manchester City’s high transfer fee expectations are complicating negotiations.
- Al-Ittihad has bid farewell to Ahmed Hegazi and signed Ma’az Faqih from Al-Hilal.
- These transfers highlight the Saudi Pro League’s growing influence in the global football market.
Contradictions👾While most sources report De Bruyne’s potential move to Al-Ittihad, one source mentions Al-Jeddah as the interested club.
This could be due to confusion or different naming conventions for the same club.
