Saudi Pro League Star Saleh Al-Shehri Weighs Winter Exit from Al-Ittihad
1 January 2026
Update
In Saudi Arabia's top flight, Saleh Al-Shehri of Al-Ittihad aims to depart during the current winter window, seeking more playing time.
Current status
Al-Shehri is 32 years old and his contract runs through summer 2027, yet he is not a regular starter at the club.
This season, he has appeared in 12 matches across all competitions for Al-Ittihad, scoring one goal and providing no assists.
According to 365Scores, he has received an offer from a club to leave during the winter market.
He does not feel satisfied with his situation at the federation club and would prefer to move to another side that guarantees him regular playing time before World Cup 2026.
Al-Ittihad sits sixth in the Saudi Pro League standings with 20 points.
Punchline: If football were a part-time job, he'd be the guy who shows up for the coffee breaks more often than the starting XI.
Punchline 2: World Cup 2026? Let’s hope the new club offers him a parking spot on the bench, right next to the hot wings of the winter transfer window.
