Al-Nassr’s Winter Secret: Haider Abdul Karim’s $500k Move Inches Closer
20 January 2026
Overview
Saudi press reveals the financial details of Al-Nassr's anticipated transfer for Iraqi Haider Abdul Karim from Al-Zawraa. The 22-year-old forward has impressed with his club and country recently and has become a winter transfer target for Al-Nassr, with media reports indicating the deal is largely resolved.
Financial terms and timeline
The report states that Al-Zawraa agreed to sell Abdul Karim to Al-Nassr for $500,000, plus a 15% share of any future sale value.
The same source adds that the player is due to arrive in Riyadh tonight to undergo a medical and sign a two-season contract with Al-Nassr.
Abdul Karim has played 15 matches for Al-Zawraa, scoring 3 goals; he previously played for Al-Kahraba, where he scored 2 goals in 25 appearances.
Background
At 22, he has been making waves for his club and his national team in recent months, explaining why he has become a hot commodity in the winter window.
