In a remarkable development in the winter transfer market in the Saudi Professional League, Murad Hawsawi , the outstanding left-back in the first football team of Al-Khaleej Club, has decided on his next destination, as he officially informed his club officials of his desire to move to Al-Hilal Club during the upcoming winter transfer window.
This step comes in light of the openness shown by the management of Al-Khaleej Club recently regarding discussing offers made to the player, provided that the appropriate financial return is obtained that matches the player’s technical value and his remarkable development.
Details of Hawsawi's desire and the leader's negotiations
According to sources close to Al-Khaleej, Murad Hawsawi's first and only wish at the moment is to wear the Al-Hilal jersey, preferring their offer to any other available options. The sources confirmed: "The player has clearly informed the management that Al-Hilal is his preferred destination, but not all the details of the deal have been finalized yet, and the matter is still in the initial negotiation phase between the parties involved to reach a mutually agreeable solution.".
Outstanding performance and international participation enhance market value
Murad Hawsawi has been delivering impressive performances with Al-Khaleej this season, attracting the attention of top clubs in the Saudi Professional League. His brilliance hasn't been limited to the domestic level; he has also earned international recognition, currently being included in the Saudi national team (the Green Falcons) squad participating in the 2025 Arab Cup , which is being hosted by Qatar.
Hawsawi’s call-up to the national team is considered conclusive proof of his development, as his presence in international events contributes to raising his market value, which is something that the Gulf management is well aware of, as it seeks to invest in this ideal time to achieve the greatest financial gain from selling his contract.
The context of transfers and Al-Hilal's need to strengthen its ranks
The potential transfer of Hawsawi to Al-Hilal is gaining significant importance in the local sports context. Al-Hilal, which always competes on all local and continental fronts, constantly seeks to strengthen its bench of substitutes and key players with high-quality local players, especially in the full-back position, which requires great physical and technical effort.
Al-Hilal's interest in signing Hawsawi is part of the club's strategy to maintain its dominance and inject new blood into the team, especially given the expected fixture congestion in the second half of the season. Meanwhile, Al-Khaleej's management is seeking a substantial transfer fee to officially approve the player's departure next January, aiming to generate the necessary funds to compensate for his departure with other signings that will bolster the team's performance in the league.
It is worth noting that the next few days will be crucial in the course of this deal, as Al-Hilal's management is expected to intensify its negotiations to finalize the deal before competition intensifies with other clubs that may enter the picture.
