The board of directors of Al-Fateh Club officially announced the successful completion of the procedures for signing a professional contract with the rising talent of the team, midfielder Mahdi Al-Aboud (20 years old), with the contract extending for the next four years, which will keep the player within the club's walls until 2029. This step comes within the framework of the club's management's efforts to maintain the team's technical gains and secure the future of the midfield with promising young names.
In an official statement released Wednesday, the club indicated that Al-Aboud is considered one of the most prominent names to have recently attracted attention in the youth categories and first-team training sessions, due to his high level of technical skill, as well as his excellent discipline and professional conduct both on and off the field. The statement clarified that the decision to sign him came based on a direct technical recommendation from the team's head coach, Mr. Gomez, who expressed his great admiration for the player's abilities and his desire to rely on him as part of the team's future project.
Talent retention strategy at Al-Fateh
The renewal of Al-Aboud's contract underscores Al-Fateh Club's sustainable strategy, known as the "Model Club," which focuses on investing in its academy and youth development program. Al-Fateh is a leading Saudi club in developing talent for Saudi football, and through these long-term contracts, the club aims to achieve technical and administrative stability, thwarting rival clubs that might try to poach its young talents. This approach reflects the significant development of Saudi sports and the emphasis on building a solid foundation of local players to support the national teams in the future.
The importance of technical stability before crucial matches
The timing of this signing carries significant implications for team morale, sending a reassuring message to fans and players about the stability of the core squad. Administrative and technical stability is a crucial factor in improving the team's performance in the Roshan Professional League, especially given the fierce competition this season and the close points standings among mid-table clubs.
Al-Fateh prepares to face Neom in the Roshan League
On the field, Al-Fateh's first football team continues its intensive preparations for an important and highly anticipated match, as they travel to face Neom. The match is scheduled for 5:00 PM next Saturday, as part of the 14th round of the Saudi Professional League.
Al-Fateh enters this match aiming for three points to improve their position in the standings, currently sitting in tenth place with 14 points. Meanwhile, Neom seeks to capitalize on home advantage and the support of their fans to solidify their position, currently occupying seventh place with 20 points. This makes the match a crucial encounter for both teams as they strive to break the deadlock in the league table.
