Al-Ittihad club has stirred up controversy and excitement among its fans after hinting through its official platforms about the imminent announcement of a new deal during the current summer transfer window, in response to the request of French technical director Laurent Blanc, who recommended the necessity of strengthening certain positions before the market closes.
The club’s official account on the “X” platform posted a short video clip, carrying subtle messages about the anticipated deal, in a move aimed at raising the level of enthusiasm among the fans who are eagerly waiting to know the identity of the next star joining the “Dean’s” ranks.
The video confirmed that the deal has been officially settled, awaiting its revelation in the next few hours.
According to circulating reports, Serbian goalkeeper Predrag Rajković appeared indirectly within the teaser campaign, as the club indicated that the new player possesses strong defensive capabilities and excels in winning duels, which increased speculation about the nature of the position Al-Ittihad seeks to strengthen.
This step comes as part of a series of active moves made by Al-Ittihad’s management this summer, after successfully completing a number of deals to strengthen the team’s power in preparation for the new season.
The management is also close to finalizing the deal for international defender Abdulellah Al-Amri coming from Al-Nassr club, as negotiations between the two parties are in their final stages.
On the technical level, Al-Ittihad opened its campaign in the Roshn Professional League with a strong start, managing to achieve a resounding victory over its host Al-Okhdood with five goals to two, in the match that brought the two teams together at Prince Hathloul Sports City Stadium.
The team showed a remarkable offensive performance reflecting its readiness for competition, while awaiting the completion of its ranks with new deals that the technical staff relies on to fill gaps and raise the level of balance within the group.
While Al-Ittihad fans await the revelation of the anticipated deal, the management seems to be proceeding with its plan aimed at preparing a team capable of competing for all championships, reinforcing its fans’ confidence with well-thought-out steps that combine local and international signings.