According to the details, the management of “Al-Ittihad” placed the Argentine star at the top of its priorities to strengthen the midfield, due to the great technical capabilities he possesses, as he is considered one of the most prominent midfielders in the world thanks to his distinctive vision on the field and his ability to control the pace of the game and make a difference.
Despite the seriousness of the move and the federation's readiness to make a huge financial offer to convince the player, the negotiations hit a strong obstacle, after Fernandez expressed reservations about the idea of moving to the Saudi league at the present time.
The player prefers to continue playing in European leagues in order to maintain his technical level and compete at the highest levels, especially given his ambitions to continue being among the elite stars of the world.
This swift rejection came as a shock within the corridors of the federation, which had hoped to complete a sensational deal that would be one of the strongest during the transfer market, as part of its plan to attract the most prominent international names.
Despite the deal falling through, the club's management is expected to continue its efforts to find strong alternatives, given its desire to build a team capable of competing strongly in all tournaments, while continuing its policy of signing top-tier stars in the coming period.
