Chaiki meets the pitch: Al-Ala signs ex-Hilal winger in a quirky winter signing

Al-Ala Snaps Up Ex-Hilal Winger in a Quirky Winter Signing

Al-Ala, the ambitious Saudi First Division club, has bolstered its squad by signing Brazilian winger Michel Delgado from Flamengo during the ongoing winter transfer window. The move underscores the club's ambition to mount a challenge for promotion to the Roshen Saudi Pro League, following the bold steps taken by NEOM and Al-Qadisiyah in recent seasons.

The club announced the deal on X with a teaser video titled The Zest Here, the Shine There, produced by the club's media team. The clip features a playful cameo by the infamous horror doll Chucky, used as a symbolic nod to the new recruit. Fans welcomed the creative unveiling and expressed optimism about Delgado's potential impact on the pitch.

During his time with Al Hilal, Delgado contributed to six trophies: two league titles, two King’s Cups, and two Saudi Super Cups. Now he has the opportunity to write a new chapter with Al-Ala as they push for the topflight.

Punchline 1: If Delgado scores a lot of goals, fans might start calling him Del-goal-do.

Punchline 2: If not, that teaser video gave us more cardio than a gym session watching a doll sprint across the screen.