Press reports close to the Al-Ittihad club revealed that the club's management has begun serious and effective moves to strengthen the first football team's ranks by opening negotiations with their counterparts at Al-Fayha club to acquire the services of player Sabri Dahal during the upcoming winter transfer window.
These rapid moves come as a result of a technical vision from coach Sergio Conceicao, who identified the team’s technical needs for the next stage, as the technical staff seeks to fill gaps and provide strong alternatives in various positions to ensure continued competition on all levels.
Details of the negotiations and Al-Fayhaa's position
According to informed sources, Al-Ittihad's management has officially contacted Al-Fayha's management to inquire about the possibility of purchasing Sabri Dahal's contract, with the aim of bringing him to the Tigers' squad in the winter transfer window. The same sources indicated that Al-Fayha's management initially showed flexibility and openness to the idea of the player's departure, but linked the final decision and official approval to the technical opinion of coach Pedro Emanuel, who will determine whether the player's departure will affect the team's balance or not.
The importance of winter transfers for Al-Ittihad
The winter transfer window is of paramount importance to Al-Ittihad this season, representing a golden opportunity to correct their course and address the shortcomings that emerged during the first half of the Saudi Professional League season. The Jeddah-based club's management understands that the fierce competition in the league, fueled by the significant development of Saudi football and the recruitment of international stars by rival clubs, necessitates a strong bench and high-quality starting players capable of withstanding the pressure of consecutive matches.
The context of competition in the Saudi League
Al-Ittihad's interest in signing promising local talents like Sabri Dahal stems from the club's strategy to balance foreign professionals with local players, a crucial factor in long tournaments. Historically, Al-Ittihad has always been a fierce contender for titles, and the club's fans expect quality reinforcements from the management to restore the team's former glory and help it win domestic and continental championships. Winter transfers are typically considered a lifeline for major clubs to bolster their squads before entering the decisive stages of the season.
