Press reports revealed on Thursday that Saud Abdul Hamid, a Saudi al-hilal player, was due to join Italy’s Rome, following news that the player was approaching the “Giallorossi”.
It was recently reported that Rome came very close to settling the deal, due to the player’s desire to go through the professional experience.
According to Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca de Marzio, Rome is close to settling the deal, for Euro2.5 million, as the player’s agent is currently available to complete the deal.
The reliable Italian journalist said: “The player is due to arrive in Rome within the next week, to finish all details regarding the deal.”
Al-Hilal has been trying vigorously in recent times to maintain Saud Abdul Hamid’s services, renewing his contract, which will expire in the summer of 2025, but sticks to the departure.
On the other hand, Al-Hilal is preparing to face neighbor and first rival Al-Nasr on Saturday night in the 2024 Saudi Super Cup final.
Saud Abdul Hamid may become first Saudi in Calcio
If the al-hilal player moves to Rome, Saud Abdul Hamid will be the first Saudi player to become a Serie A player; A total of 72 Arab players have joined clubs active in this tournament.
According to Transfair Market data, Morocco is the most Arab country that has dispatched its players to Calcio with 40 players, including 10 continuing so far. Algeria is second with 18 players, two of whom are ready to run in the new league edition.
