According to what the Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadiya reported on Thursday, Al-Hilal Saudi Club refused the departure of one of its local players to Europe.
Saud Abdel Hamid moved from Al Hilal to Roma in the summer of 2024, becoming the first ever Saudi player in the history of the Italian League, and the deal to join the Giallorossi cost around 2.5 million euros.
Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadiya reported that the young player Musab Al-Jawir received two official offers from Europe.
The newspaper confirmed that Al Hilal rejected the idea of selling the services of Musab Al-Jawir, due to Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus’ desire to use him next season.
Al-Jawair spends his season on loan among the youth after being asked to leave to get more minutes.
Al-Jawir, 21, scored 3 goals and assisted 5 more in the 10 games he played for Al-Shabab in the Saudi League this season.
Musab Al-Jawir became a key player in the formation of the Saudi national team, whether under the guidance of the Italian Roberto Mancini or even with the Frenchman who followed him in his role, Hervé Renard.
Saudi Arabia’s national team suffered in the last FIFA week, after a goalless draw with Australia before losing (2-0) to Indonesia.
The Saudi national team trail their group standings for the 2026 World Cup qualifications by 6 points, equal with Indonesia, China and Bahrain, behind Australia by one point, while Japan leads with 16 points.
2024-11-20 22:39:00
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What are the implications of Al-Hilal’s decision to keep Musab Al-Jawir for the future of local Saudi players seeking opportunities abroad?
World Today News Website Editor:
I am pleased to announce that we have two esteemed guests for today’s interview: Mr. Ali Almuhaimeed and Mr. Ahmed Almasoud, both football experts and journalists from Saudi Arabia. Today, we will discuss the recent news about Al-Hilal Saudi Club refusing the departure of one of its local players to Europe and Musab Al-Jawir receiving two official offers from Europe.
Mr. Almuhaimeed, as a football expert, can you provide us with some insights on the impact of such decisions on the club and the player’s career? How important is it for Saudi players to gain experience in top European leagues?
Mr. Almuhaimeed: Thank you for having me. Well, I believe that allowing their players to move to top European clubs can help Al-Hilal in many ways. It not only raises their profile but also generates revenue from transfer fees, which can be invested back into the club to improve their overall performance. It also gives Saudi players the opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches and players in the world, which ultimately benefits the national team. However, in this case, Al-Hilal has decided to hold onto Musab Al-Jawir, potentially due to the club’s success this season and the coach’s desire to keep him. It will be interesting to see how this decision plays out for both the club and the player in the future.
World Today News Website Editor: That’s a fascinating perspective. Mr. Almasoud, as a journalist covering Saudi sports, what do you think are the main factors that influence clubs like Al-Hilal when it comes to selling or keeping their players? Is it purely based on performance or are there other considerations?
Mr. Almasoud: Well, it depends on the club’s objectives. If they are focused on building a strong national team, as evidenced by their decision to retain Musab Al-Jawir despite his potential departure, they may decide against selling. However, if they are aiming for short-term financial gain, they might be more inclined to sell. In general, Saudi clubs face a delicate balance between developing young talent and generating revenue. There are also cultural and societal
