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The right-back of the Saudi Arabian champions, Al-Hilal, is highly regarded as one of the strongest full-backs in Asia, and his performances have attracted the attention of several European clubs. In recent weeks, the French club Toulouse initiated conversations with the player’s agent and approached Al-Hilal to understand the potential for negotiations.
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Returning to the matter of the right-back, Al-Hilal, the club that holds the record for the most consecutive victories in football history (34), is open to letting Abdulhamid leave this summer. One of the primary reasons for this stance is that the right-back’s contract expires in 2025, and talks for a potential renewal have not yet reached an advanced stage.
Furthermore, the 36-cap Saudi international, who will turn 25 next month, believes that the time is right to take the next step in his career and move to Europe, fulfilling a childhood dream of playing in a major European league.
Following Toulouse’s interest, Olympique Marseille, who are finalizing the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager, as well as Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest from the Premier League, have also made concrete approaches with the player’s agent and have contacted Al-Hilal regarding a potential transfer.
While no agreement has been signed yet, a new round of contacts is expected with both Premier League clubs as early as next week.
Abdulhamid is a regular starter for the Saudi national team at right-back and is considered one of the finest homegrown talents currently playing in the Saudi Pro League.
Last season, Abdulhamid featured 51 times for Al-Hilal, scoring four goals and providing nine assists, in addition to his solid defensive performances.
Al-Hilal had a dominant campaign, winning a league and cup double at the expense of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in both competitions.