Mediterranean destination Salman Al-Faraj remains unknown during the coming period, following the announcement by Saudi club Al-Hilal of the player’s departure, and his failure to complete the march with “Blue Capital,” after 16 years with the first team.
Since he announced his departure from Al-Hilal, the name of the 34-year-old has been associated with several Saudi clubs, which want to be served during the 2024 summer transfer window, similar to youth, Ahli, Qadisiyah and Nasr, as well as the newly promoted club Neom to the Saudi top flight “Yello League.”
During the past hours, Saudi press reports said that Salman Al-Faraj may announce his retirement from football, given the weakness of the offers made to him, knowing that he does not have the freedom to sign any club for free; That there is still a year left in his contract with Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal’s management required the player not to sign any club under the ownership of the Public Investment Fund, which meant that he could not move to Al-Nasr, Etihad or Al-Ahly.
Last season, 2023-24, saw Salman Al Faraj move away from the team’s starting line-up, with Portuguese coach Georgie Jesus in central midfield relying on trio Ruben Neves, Sergey Savic and Malcom Oliveira.
The Saudi star made only 5 basic appearances for the “Leader” during last season’s competition in the Saudi Roshen League, while replacing him during 16 clash.
Salman Al-Faraj with Al-Hilal
The player did not defend another shirt other than Al-hilal throughout his playing career, and was included in the junior stages of the capital club until he reached the first team in 2008.
Throughout his journey with Blue DC, Salman Al Faraj played 381 matches across all tournaments, scored 24 goals, provided 38 assists and earned 21 trophies, as follows: “Saudi League 8 times, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup 5 times, Saudi Super Cup 3 times, Crown Prince Cup 3 times, and Asian Champions League on two occasions.”
The player has 68 appearances in the Saudi team shirt, during which he scored 8 goals, provided 3 assists, and was among the list of “Green Falcons” that played in the World Cup in 2018 and 2022.
Al Furj is perfected with fine interfaces and the ability to link lines, and within the next few days his next destination is expected to be determined after his official departure from Al-Hilal.
