Raising the Stakes: Will a Qadsiah Star Stay as Al Hilal Circles?
5 March 2026
Transfer saga ahead in the Saudi Pro League
A highly anticipated Saudi Pro League transfer saga could unfold this summer.
Contract talks and on-pitch impact
The rising star of Al Qadsiah has sparked fresh doubts about his future after an offer from Al Hilal surfaced in recent weeks.
According to Saudi outlet Al-Riyadia, Qadsiah have begun talks with right-back Mohammad Abu Al-Shamat to renew his contract for two more seasons.
His contract runs through 2027-2028, and the eastern club wants to extend until 2029-2030 to keep him.
But the offer reportedly did not sit well with the 23-year-old, who has asked for 30 million SAR per year after the club had proposed 15 million.
Such a large demand has raised questions about his willingness to stay, especially since Al Hilal had shown interest during the winter window to replace Joao Cancelo.
Abu Al-Shamat has impressed this season, featuring in 26 matches across competitions, scoring once and laying on seven assists.
The Saudi Pro League continues to attract bids, and fans are watching whether the 23-year-old will stay in Qadsiah or leave for a bigger stage.
Punchline 1: In transfer negotiations, the player's demand is sharper than a sniper's aim—and the club's calculator is already counting the bullets.
Punchline 2: If deals were sniper shots, this one would hit the target on paper, but miss the deadline in practice.
