Al-Khaleej continues to strengthen its ranks strongly in the winter transfer window
Al-Khaleej FC, based in Saihat, officially announced the signing of midfielder Ali Al-Salem on loan from Al-Akhdoud FC until the end of the current 2023-2024 season. This move comes as part of the club's efforts to strengthen the team and meet the coaching staff's needs during the winter transfer window, in preparation for the remaining matches of the Saudi Professional League.
Al-Salem's signing marks Al-Khaleej's fifth acquisition during the winter transfer window, reflecting the club's ambition and strong desire to improve its league position and achieve positive results in the second half of the season. Al-Khaleej currently sits in eighth place in the league standings with 26 points, a respectable position the team aims to secure or improve, especially before their crucial match against Al-Qadsia in the twentieth round of the competition.
Background on Gulf winter deals
The signing of Ali Al-Salem wasn't the only acquisition made by the club; it was preceded by four other high-quality deals aimed at adding depth and quality to the squad. Earlier this month, Al-Khaleej's management successfully secured the services of Thamer Al-Khaibri, Hussein Al-Essa, Faisal Al-Bakr, and Bader Manshi. These successive signings indicate a clear strategy within the club to address some of the weaknesses that emerged in the team during the first half of the season and to provide the coach with diverse options to compete strongly in a league that has become increasingly competitive and highly competitive, attracting significant media attention.
The importance of the deal and its expected impact
The signing of Ali Al-Salem represents a significant addition to Al-Khaleej's midfield, as the player brings valuable experience from Saudi Arabian football, having previously played for clubs such as Al-Ettifaq and Al-Akhdoud. Al-Salem is expected to bolster the team's defensive solidity in midfield, in addition to his ability to link the lines and orchestrate attacks. With the fierce competition in the Saudi Professional League (SPL), which has attracted international stars, clubs like Al-Khaleej are increasingly relying on strategic signings of talented local players to ensure cohesion and technical stability. Al-Khaleej fans anticipate that these new additions will elevate the team's performance and help them achieve their ambitions in the challenging second half of the season.
