Al-Ittihad Kickstarts Summer: 3 Signings in the Pipeline as Conceição Sets the Pace

Overview

Al-Ittihad has begun planning its upcoming summer transfer window ahead of schedule, at the request of head coach Sérgio Conceição. The Saudi club is aiming to reinforce the squad to reverse a season that has fallen short of expectations.

Three signings are on the agenda to give Conceição more options and depth, with a focus on strengthening defensive and midfield balance. At the top of the list is a left-back, considering Albanian Mario Metai in the plans and with defender Hassan Kadish relied upon in that role more than ever.

The club also intends to recruit two players for the winger and midfield positions, with deals to be finalised before the squad’s pre-season camp in the summer.

The Western club has already begun preparing for the new season by renewing defender Danilo Pereira’s contract for an additional term, and opening talks with Brazilian midfielder Fabinho about extending his stay as well.

Teaser: The club is gearing up for strong summer transfers, and the clock is ticking before the pre-season begins.

Punchline 1: If they land three signings, the trophy cabinet will finally stop pretending it has empty shelves—bonus material for the comedy night at the stadium.

Punchline 2: And if something goes sideways, blame the training-ground Wi‑Fi—it always blames the Wi‑Fi anyway.