Winter Coup: Al Hilal Signs Rising Star Sabri Dahl to Shake Up Saudi Title Race
21 January 2026
The article notes that 'The Leader' is ahead as it signs a new player in the winter window.
Al Hilal kept flexing its muscles in the race, signing another player to strengthen the squad during the current winter window.
Saudi journalist Ahmed Al Ajlan said Sabri Dahl from Al Fayha has indeed signed a five-year deal with Al Hilal, starting next season.
Ajlan added that Dahl sealed the move after the financial offers from the giants were equal to another club's bid, whose identity remains undisclosed.
In a post on X, the journalist noted the youngster received a higher cash proposal from one club, but preferred joining the 'Leader'.
Those whispers recall Merad Hosawi's deal, which Al Hilal recently secured from Gulf, after a contest with Al Nassr and Al Ittihad, with reports saying the player's wish sealed the move.
Dahl is regarded as one of the brightest talents in the Saudi Pro League, aged 17, who has still appeared six times for the first team, scoring one goal.
Fans whisper that more signings may follow, keeping the title race spicy this season.
