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High-stakes bid: Diriyah presses for Al-Hamdan as Roshn League transfer rumors swirl

21 December 2025

High-stakes bid: Diriyah presses for Al-Hamdan as Roshn League transfer rumors swirl
Diriyah ramps up talks as Al-Hamdan eyes future in Roshn League.

Update

Al-Diriyah, a challenger in the First Division, is determined to finalize a deal for Abdullah Al-Hamdan of Al-Hilal.

Hamdan joined Al-Hilal in February 2021, arriving from Al-Shabab, mid-season there.

During that period, the international forward played 142 games for Al-Hilal, scoring 13 goals and delivering 10 assists.

Al-Riyadia newspaper noted Diriyah is seeking to seize the moment and intensify talks with Hamdan soon.

And Hamdan's priority remains clear: he wants to stay in the Roshn League to keep under Hervé Renard's eye as Saudi prepares for the 2026 World Cup campaign.

Beyond that, Jorge Jesus, Al-Nassr coach, welcomed the idea, knowing the player's abilities from his spell coaching Al-Hilal, before he moved.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Abdullah Al-Hamdan and which teams are involved in the talks?

Abdullah Al-Hamdan is a forward for Al-Hilal, with Al-Diriyah pressing to sign him.

Why does Hamdan want to stay in the Roshn League?

He aims to remain under Hervé Renard's watch to keep World Cup 2026 opportunities open.

What is Jorge Jesus's stance on the potential transfer?

He welcomes the idea, given his prior familiarity with the player from coaching Al-Hilal.