Damac FC , a Saudi club active in the Roshan Professional League, officially announced Jesus Medina , to terminate the contractual relationship between the two parties by mutual consent, thus bringing to a close the player's short journey with "The Knights of the South".
Official statement and thanks to the player
In a statement released today, Sunday, Damac FC expressed its deep gratitude to the Paraguayan player for his contributions during his time with the club. The club wished him success in his future professional endeavors and confirmed that the separation was amicable and in the best interests of both parties.
Medina's numbers with Damac and an incomplete career
Damac FC signed the 28-year-old player during the last summer transfer window, acquiring him from Russian club Spartak Moscow, amidst high hopes that he would be a valuable addition to the team's attacking line. However, things haven't gone entirely as planned from a technical standpoint.
During the current season, Jesús Medina made 13 official appearances for Damac. He contributed only one goal and received three yellow cards, playing a total of 890 minutes. These statistics may have been a contributing factor in the decision to part ways, as Saudi clubs seek to maximize the use of their foreign player slots.
The context of transfers in the Saudi League
This decision comes at a time when Saudi football is witnessing tremendous development and a qualitative leap in attracting international stars, raising expectations and competition in the Saudi Professional League . The winter transfer window is considered a golden opportunity for clubs to reorganize and correct their course by replacing players who have failed to adapt quickly or provide the desired contribution with others capable of making a difference in the second half of the season.
The foreign player slot in Saudi clubs is very valuable under the current regulations, which makes club administrations, including Damac's administration, keen to evaluate the performance of professionals on a regular and continuous basis to ensure a presence in advanced positions in the standings, especially since Damac always seeks to establish itself as one of the difficult and competitive clubs in the league.
