In a remarkable development within the corridors of "Al-Qassim Sugar" club, the Saudi club Al-Taawoun announced the decision of its board of directors to terminate the contractual relationship with the French professional Romain Vivre, by mutually agreeing to terminate the contract, thus bringing to a close a short journey for the player in the Saudi stadiums.
Details of the official statement and farewell
Al-Taawoun FC's media center issued an official statement on Tuesday confirming the completion of the contract termination procedures. The club's management, headed by Dr. Saud Al-Rashoudi, expressed their gratitude to the French player for his time representing the club and wished him success in his future professional endeavors. This decision comes as part of the management's efforts to restructure the team to meet the fans' expectations and prepare for the upcoming stage of the competition.
Roman Pfeiffer's numbers with the collaboration
Al-Taawoun had acquired the 27-year-old attacking midfielder during the last summer transfer window from English club Bournemouth, amid high hopes that he would be a valuable addition to the team's attack. However, Fever's time with the "Wolves" was short-lived, as his appearances for the "Wolves" were limited to just 5 matches. In 116 minutes of play, he managed to score one goal and provide one assist, a tally that was insufficient to secure his place in the team's plans.
The context of the competition in the Saudi Roshan League
This decision comes at a time when the Saudi Professional League is undergoing major transformations and unprecedented competition, with clubs striving to ensure the highest quality in their foreign player signings. The foreign player slot in Saudi clubs is currently of paramount strategic value, prompting management and coaching staff to make decisive and swift decisions regarding players who do not fully fit the tactical vision or who fail to provide the desired contribution quickly, in order to remain competitive for titles and qualification for Asian championships.
The status of cooperation and future aspirations
Al-Taawoun FC, based in Buraidah, has been a cornerstone of Saudi football in recent years. The club has long been known for its astute selection of foreign players and its ability to compete with top clubs. Therefore, the decision to release a player from the English Premier League demonstrates the club's high ambitions and technical standards, and the management's desire to utilize upcoming transfer windows and available options to strengthen the squad in order to benefit the team in both domestic and continental competitions.
