Moroccan international striker Youssef En-Nesyri in Jeddah this evening, ahead of his official transfer to Saudi club Al-Ittihad during the winter transfer window. This significant development will bolster Al-Ittihad's attacking prowess as they strive to compete strongly for domestic and continental titles.
General context: The transfer revolution in the Saudi League
En-Nesyri's transfer comes amidst a historic transformation of the Saudi Professional League , which has successfully attracted a constellation of the world's brightest football stars. Following the arrival of legends like Cristiano Ronaldo to Al-Nassr, Neymar to Al-Hilal, and stars of the caliber of Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kanté to Al-Ittihad, En-Nesyri's arrival represents a further step that underscores the growing appeal of the Saudi league and its ability to compete with major European leagues for the best talents at the peak of their careers.
Historical background: A remarkable career for the Atlas Lion
Youssef En-Nesyri , 26, boasts Sevilla , winning the Europa League twice. Internationally, En-Nesyri is a key player for the Moroccan national team, the Atlas Lions, and played a crucial role in Morocco's historic run to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals in Qatar, scoring unforgettable goals, most notably his famous header against Portugal.
The importance of the deal and its expected impact
The arrival of Youssef En-Nesyri is expected to be a significant boost to Al-Ittihad's attack. With his prolific goal-scoring ability, aerial prowess, and pace, he will offer a diverse range of attacking options alongside French star Karim Benzema . This anticipated attacking duo is generating considerable excitement among Al-Ittihad fans, who hope they will be instrumental in securing victories in tough matches and leading the team to championship titles, especially given the fierce competition in the Saudi Professional League. Furthermore, En-Nesyri's immense popularity in Morocco and North Africa will undoubtedly contribute to expanding the Saudi league's viewership in that region.
Preparing for the next stage
With En-Nesyri's arrival, Al-Ittihad is preparing intensely for the next stage of the season, which includes crucial matches, most notably the highly anticipated clash against Al-Nassr . Al-Ittihad currently sits in sixth place in the Roshan League standings with 34 points and is looking to improve its position and catch up with leading teams like Al-Nassr (second place with 46 points) and league leaders Al-Hilal. Al-Ittihad fans eagerly await the debut of the Atlas Lion in the "Tigers'" jersey.
