door Florian Callens
Printed on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 9:59 AM •
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Arthur Theate is going through a outstanding switch. The 24-year-old Belgian defender is alleged to be nearly performed with Al Ittihad from Saudi Arabia.
There may effectively be fairly just a few Belgians taking part in within the Saudi Professional League subsequent season. Yannick Carrasco already went to this profitable competitors final summer time, extra particularly to Al Shabab. Goalkeeper Koen Casteels additionally not too long ago reached an settlement with the not too long ago promoted Al Qadsiah. As well as, the Saudis have been pulling on the sleeve of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku for a while.
Al Ittihad
First it’s as much as Arthur Theate. He’s mentioned to be at present negotiating the ultimate particulars of his contract with Al Ittihad. In accordance with Newspaper it was a proposal “that might not be refused”.
In accordance with insider Fabrizio Romano, there may be already an settlement between Al Ittihad and Stade Rennes, Theate’s present membership. The Saudi membership has 18 million euros for the Crimson Satan. Rennes will get well the most important a part of the 20 million euros it paid to Bologna two years in the past.
Troublesome begin to profession
That Arthut Theate could make such a profitable switch is kind of outstanding. The 24-year-old defender had a tough begin to his profession. He was despatched by the youth ranks twice at each Racing Genk and Normal Luik. On the age of 20, he was and not using a membership for some time, till Oostende supplied him a trial interval. There, Theate impressed profitable coach Alexander Blessin.
At KV Oostende he instantly turned an essential common participant, after which Bologna got here knocking. He additionally rapidly made an impression in Italy. This resulted in a brand new switch to Stade Rennes and now Al Ittihad. There was additionally concrete curiosity from West Ham, amongst others, however that provide was much less profitable.
At Al Ittihad, Theate will play alongside Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kanté and Fabinho, amongst others. The Saudi prime membership additionally not too long ago satisfied the Italian profitable coach Stefano Pioli with a monster wage.
🟡⚫️ Extra Arthur Theate’s transfer to Al Ittihad from Rennes. Perceive Belgian centre again indicators a 3 12 months contract.
Deal legitimate till June 2027 additionally with an choice for additional season, 2028. pic.twitter.com/LhoeWkLX8p
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 3, 2024
