The management of Al-Riyadh Saudi Club is just a few steps away from closing one of the most prominent contract files during the current winter transfer period, as club officials are close to finalizing the deal to sign Jordanian international striker Ali Alwan, coming from the ranks of Al-Karma Iraqi Club, in a move aimed at strengthening the team’s attacking force.
Reliable media reports indicate that negotiations have reached their final stages, and the deal is expected to be finalized and officially announced within the next few hours. Al-Riyadh's management intends to activate the release clause stipulated in the player's contract with his Iraqi club, valued at half a million dollars, to ensure his immediate transfer to represent the team in the second half of the season.
International radiance and distinctive numbers
The capital club's interest in the 25-year-old player stems from his remarkable performances recently, as Ali Alwan experienced a period of great technical brilliance during the last edition of the Arab Cup 2025. The Jordanian star succeeded in capturing attention by scoring 6 crucial goals, winning the title of top scorer of the tournament, which raised his market value and made him a target for many clubs in the region.
At the club level, Alwan has been a highly effective player for Al-Karma in the Iraqi Premier League this season. In 10 appearances, he scored 4 goals and provided 1 assist in 815 minutes of play, demonstrating his physical and technical readiness for a new professional experience in the Saudi Professional League.
An attempt to correct the course in the Roshan League
This deal is of paramount importance to Al-Riyadh, who are clearly struggling in the Saudi Professional League (Roshan League). The team currently sits in 16th place with only 9 points, a position that places them in the immediate danger zone of relegation. The statistics reveal a genuine crisis within the team, as their players have scored only 13 goals in 14 matches, a poor scoring rate that doesn't reflect the level of competition, while conceding 31 goals. This makes them desperately in need of a clinical striker who can capitalize on half-chances.
These moves come amidst the intense competition in the Saudi league, where mid-table and lower-ranked clubs are looking to use the winter transfer window to bolster their squads and avoid relegation. Fans of the "Central School" are pinning their hopes on Ali Alwan to be the team's lifeline, leading their attack towards safety in the standings, leveraging his international experience and speed, which could prove decisive in crucial upcoming matches.
