With just hours to go before the kickoff of the 2024-25 Saudi Professional League, reigning champions Al-Hilal, Al-Fateh, and Al-Wehda have yet to finalize any new signings, leaving fans in suspense. The summer transfer window in Saudi Arabia remains open until September 2, giving clubs around 12 more days to complete their rosters. While 15 other SPL clubs have been actively strengthening their squads, Al-Hilal, in particular, has been in the spotlight with its pursuit of Manchester City defenders Kyle Walker and João Cancelo to bolster their defense. Al-Hilal has not made any signings yet, but they have seen the departure of 12 players, including key figures like captain Salman Al Faraj.
Traditional rivals Al-Nassr have already secured the signings of Brazilian goalkeeper Pinto and Al Fateh defender Salem Al Najdi, while Al-Ahli in Jeddah made their first move by signing Brazilian midfielder Alexander. Al-Ittihad, one of the most active clubs in the transfer market, has signed 11 new players and released 14, including Ahmed Hegazy and Romarinho. Meanwhile, Al-Taawoun brought in seven new players, and Al-Shabab bolstered its squad with notable signings like Moroccan striker Abdel Razzaq Hamdallah and Giacomo Yonaventura. Newly promoted Al-Orobah made 11 signings, while Al-Qadsiah led the way with 13 new contracts, including high-profile players like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Nacho Fernandez.
The current transfer period in the SPL has seen significant movement among both foreign and local players, with clubs navigating the roster limit of 25 players per team. While some clubs have been proactive in strengthening their squads, others like Al-Hilal, Al-Fateh, and Al-Wehda are yet to make any new signings. Al-Hilal’s pursuit of Manchester City defenders has been a focal point, with the club looking to reinforce its defense in light of potential departures. With the transfer window still open, all eyes are on these clubs to see if they will make any last-minute moves before the season begins.
Al-Hilal, Al-Fateh, and Al-Wehda have been the focus of attention as they have not yet finalized any new signings ahead of the 2024-25 SPL season. While other clubs have been proactive in strengthening their squads, these reigning champions and their counterparts are still in the process of shaping their rosters for the upcoming campaign. As the transfer window deadline approaches, fans are eager to see if there will be any significant additions to these teams before the season kicks off.
With the transfer window open until September 2, clubs in the SPL have around 12 more days to complete their rosters and make any necessary additions to their squads. While some teams have already secured new signings and offloaded players, others like Al-Hilal, Al-Fateh, and Al-Wehda are yet to make any moves. The pursuit of Manchester City defenders by Al-Hilal has been a prominent storyline, with the club looking to reinforce its defense amidst interest from other clubs in their current players.
As the new SPL season approaches, clubs are actively shaping their squads for the challenges ahead. Traditional rivals like Al-Nassr have already made significant signings, while Al-Ittihad has been one of the most active clubs in the transfer market, signing new players and offloading others. With the landscape of the league changing with each new signing, fans are eagerly anticipating how these moves will impact the competitiveness of the upcoming season and whether reigning champions Al-Hilal will make any last-minute moves to strengthen their squad.
The SPL transfer window has seen movement among both local and foreign players, with clubs looking to strengthen their squads within the roster limit of 25 players. While some clubs have been proactive in securing new signings, others are still in the process of finalizing their rosters. With clubs like Al-Hilal, Al-Fateh, and Al-Wehda yet to make any signings, fans are eagerly awaiting any last-minute transfers that could shape the dynamics of the new season. As the countdown to the start of the 2024-25 SPL season continues, all eyes will be on these clubs to see if they will make any significant moves before the window closes.
