Winter Window Shock: Murad Hawsawi Lands at Al Hilal in a Third Winter Signing
17 January 2026
The deal and context
Al Hilal announced the signing of Saudi midfielder Murad Hawsawi, arriving from Al Khaleej, making him the club's third winter signing.
Hilal posted a photo of the young midfielder on X with the caption Murad is Hilali’s choice.
This signing marks Hilal’s third arrival in the January window, following winger Sultan Mandesh from Al Taawoun and Spanish defender Pablo Mari from Fiorentina.
The move came after a tight pursuit with rivals Al Nassr and Al Ittihad, as Murad’s form this season earned him a Saudi national team call-up.
Player profile and national team status
The 24-year-old has appeared 11 times in league and cup competitions this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
Hawsawi earned his first Saudi call-up in November and played two matches at Arab Cup 2025, without scoring or assisting.
Punchline 1: Murad's passes are so precise, even GPS recalibrates when he touches the ball.
Punchline 2: With Murad in midfield, the only thing more confident than the man is the ball's swagger.
