Recent media reports have revealed that Al-Qadisiyah club management has made significant progress in its negotiations with Al-Taawon defender, Waleed Al-Ahmad, as part of the club’s strategic plan to strengthen the team’s ranks, specifically the back line, in preparation for the crucial stages of the local competitions.
According to the "Channels Eight" network, negotiations are progressing very positively, as the player has expressed a clear welcome for the idea of wearing the "Benu Cadiz" jersey, which has contributed to accelerating the pace of talks between the management of the two clubs and the player's agent, amid optimism about the possibility of closing the deal and officially announcing it very soon.
The ambitious Al-Qadisiyah project and its impact on the market
These intensive moves by Al-Qadisiyah come as part of the ambitious project the club has been undertaking since its acquisition by Saudi Aramco. The Eastern Province club aims to build a strong team capable of competing with the giants of the Saudi Professional League (Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli). The club's strategy is not limited to attracting international stars; it also includes acquiring top local talents and Saudi international players. Waleed Al-Ahmad is considered one of the most prominent defenders who has proven his worth in the league over the past seasons with Al-Qadisiyah.
The importance of the player and the fierce competition
Waleed Al-Ahmad represents a significant asset to any team he joins, given the scarcity of high-quality and experienced local defenders. This distinction has made him a target for several clubs, with sources indicating that one of the major corporate-owned clubs is closely monitoring the situation and may enter negotiations at the last minute. This potential intervention could complicate matters and ignite a bidding war for the player's services, something Al-Qadisiyah's management is keen to avoid by finalizing the deal quickly.
Expected impact of the deal
If the deal goes through, Al-Ahmad's arrival will be a significant boost to Al-Qadisiyah's defense, giving the coach more tactical options and the defensive solidity sorely needed to compete for top positions. On the other hand, Al-Taawoun will need to find a suitable replacement for one of their key players, highlighting that the Saudi transfer market continues to hold many surprises and strategic moves that reflect the significant improvement in the league's competitiveness.
