New Signings Light Up the Riyadh Clasico Build-Up
5 February 2026
New Signings Lead the Riyadh Clasico Build-Up
Two new signings headline Al Ittihad's squad as they travel to Riyadh to face their fierce rivals Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League Clasico. Yusuf Al-Nassiri and Georg Elinikhina are in the plans following their official winter arrivals.
Squad Selection and Match Context
Coach Sergio Conceicao named the provisional squad for the big game, including ten foreign players, with eight to be kept for the final list. The plan is to trim the group ahead of kickoff while preserving enough depth for league and cup commitments.
Al Ittihad currently sits sixth in the standings with 34 points, trailing the leaders by 12 points as they prepare for the clash in Riyadh.
The 21st round clash will see the club look to translate their fresh signings into on-field impact while maintaining the tactical balance that has made Conceicao's side a tough matchup.
Punchlines to keep the mood light: If this transfer window were a sniper, it hit the target—headline material. And my wallet? It filed a restraining order against any more signings.
