Al-Qadisiyah FC, one of the leading clubs in the Saudi First Division (Yello League), announced the signing of young Al-Ahli player Ammar Al-Yahibi during the current January transfer window. This move comes as part of the club's management's efforts to build a strong team for the future, capable of competing and fulfilling its fans' aspirations of returning to the Saudi Professional League.
The deal was announced via the official Al-Qadisiyah youth team accounts on social media, where photos were posted of the young player signing his contract with the "Knights of the East." The account accompanied the photos with a welcoming and inspiring message: "Ammar Al-Yahibi... a new step... and greater ambition with the Knights," reflecting the high hopes placed on the player to be a valuable addition to the club's youth team.
Background of the deal and its strategic importance
This signing is part of a broader strategy adopted by Al-Qadisiyah FC, currently leading the Yellow League and considered the favorite for promotion. The club's ambition extends beyond the immediate success of the first team to include building a solid foundation of young talent that can form the backbone of the team in the coming years. Recruiting players from prestigious academies like Al-Ahli FC's academy, renowned for its history of producing Saudi football stars, demonstrates Al-Qadisiyah's commitment to investing in the future and focusing on promising local talent.
The impact of the deal on the Saudi football scene
At the local level, this deal reflects the growing dynamism of the youth player transfer market in the Kingdom. With the significant development of the sports sector under Saudi Vision 2030, clubs are increasingly focusing on their youth and junior academies, not only to feed into their first teams but also as an investment that can generate future financial returns. The transfer of a player like Al-Yahibi from a large, popular club like Al-Ahli to an ambitious club like Al-Qadisiyah highlights the opportunities available to young players to prove their abilities and gain more playing time, which ultimately benefits the development of Saudi football in general and provides the national teams with new talent.
