Al-Hilal FC has successfully finalized a complete agreement with Sultan Mandash, making him the club's first signing of the current winter transfer window. This move comes as part of Al-Hilal's ongoing efforts to strengthen the squad and address technical weaknesses in preparation for the crucial matches awaiting the team in the second half of the season, both domestically and continentally.
Details of the agreement and final touches
According to sources close to Al-Hilal, a final agreement has been reached that satisfies all parties, including the player and his current club, with all financial and contractual terms settled. Only the official announcement from Al-Hilal's media center remains, which is expected after the completion of some remaining administrative and procedural formalities, including the standard medical examination.
The importance of the deal in the context of Al-Hilal's competitions
The signing of Sultan Mandash is particularly significant given Al-Hilal's busy schedule, as the club fiercely competes for the Saudi Professional League title, in addition to its ongoing ambitions in the AFC Champions League and the King's Cup. This acquisition aligns with the coaching staff and management's strategy to strengthen the squad with talented local players capable of making an immediate impact and providing a strong bench that allows the coach to rotate players and avoid overworking key players amidst a congested fixture schedule.
Technical contribution and player career
Sultan Mandash is a highly regarded player in Saudi Arabian football circles, thanks to his physical and technical abilities, most notably his exceptional speed and dribbling skills, as well as his tactical versatility that allows him to play in multiple attacking positions, including right and left wing. These attributes will provide Al-Hilal's coaching staff with a variety of attacking options to break down defensively organized opponents in tight matches.
Al-Hilal's history with winter transfers
Historically, Al-Hilal's management has accustomed its fans to utilizing the winter transfer window to correct course or add the final touches to the squad to ensure continued competitiveness for titles until the very end. The club is expected to officially announce the deal within the next few hours or days, after which the player will immediately join group training sessions to prepare him technically and physically for participation with the Blue Wave in upcoming matches.
