Al-Nassr Kick-Starts Winter with Iraqi Midfielder Haider Abdul Karim
19 January 2026
Transfer details
Al-Nassr Saudi FC has secured its first signing of the winter window, announcing the arrival of a young midfielder.
The club plans to add several players to address squad needs and keep pursuing the Pro League title and AFC Champions League glory.
Move with Haider Abdul Karim
According to Saudi daily Al-Riyadhia, Al-Nassr has reached a final agreement with Al-Zawraa of Iraq to sign Haider Abdul Karim.
The deal is pending administrative and financial formalities before an official signature.
The club plans to register him in the under-23 list, becoming the third foreigner in that quota beside Teixeira and Gabriel.
Profile and current season
The Iraqi midfielder, aged 21, has featured for Al-Zawraa this season in 12 appearances and has netted two goals.
Nice signing, but my Wi-Fi still runs on hope.
If only transfers paid rent, my fantasy team would own a mansion.
