Saudi Pro League Shake-Up: Al-Hilal Poised to Sign Al-Fayha Star Sabri Dahal
10 January 2026
Transfer on the horizon: Dahal to Al-Hilal
Al-Fayha's management has approved the transfer of Sabri Dahal to Al-Hilal during the ongoing winter window.
According to the Okaz newspaper, Al-Hilal has submitted an official bid to sign the player.
Okaz notes that Al-Hilal is the only club to present a formal offer, while a few others have only inquired informally about Dahal's availability.
Implications and current status
Sources indicate that Al-Fayha does not oppose the move and could use the deal value to fund both domestic and foreign reinforcements.
The player himself is open to wearing the leaders' shirt once the fee is agreed between the two clubs. Al-Fayha reportedly seeks a higher bid.
Dahal is currently with the Saudi national under-23 team at the AFC U-23 Championship and has represented Saudi across age groups.
Al-Hilal is preparing to face neighbor Al-Nassr in the 15th round of the Saudi Pro League, leading the table with 35 points, four ahead of the second-placed side.
Punchline time: if this deal goes through, Dahal will be the only player who can finish with both feet—and still have the paperwork to prove it. And remember, in football negotiations there are two kinds of snipers: ones who aim for the net, and ones who aim for the contract—luckily Dahal shoots straight and the paperwork follows.
