Hurdle to a Return: Can Saud Abdul Hamid Rejoin Al Hilal This Winter?
27 January 2026
Update on Saud Abdul Hamid’s Potential Return
During the current winter window, Al Hilal is actively pursuing a path to bring back Saud Abdul Hamid from his loan at Lens, with his parent club Roma still holding his contract.
Current Status and Alternatives
According to Khaled Al-Shaneef, the show host, the club remains eager to reintroduce Saud Abdul Hamid, but the winger reportedly prefers to continue his European career, lowering the odds of a return to the Blue Wave.
To prepare for a potential stall in the negotiations, the management has sounded out other players, notably Radhi Al-Ateibi and Saeed Ba’atiyah, to reinforce the full-back position.
League Standings and Recent Results
Al Hilal had a positive result in a local derby, drawing with city rival Riyadh in the 18th round of the Roshen Saudi League.
They still sit atop the standings with 45 points, five clear of their nearest challengers, Al Nassr and Al Ahli.
Punchline 1: If transfers were a lottery, Al Hilal just bought a ticket to Europe and won a souvenir keychain.
Punchline 2: The winter window is a mini-series—season finale to come, with Saud possibly returning or staying put in Europe. Either way, the ball keeps rolling.
