Faisal Al-Ghamdi’s future at Al-Ittihad is uncertain after three European clubs reportedly expressed an interest in signing the Saudi Arabia midfielder, with offers understood to have come from teams in Spain, Portugal and Greece.
The developments could lead Al-Ghamdi to seek a new challenge next season as he considers his options amid strong competition for places in Al-Ittihad’s midfield. The player is keen for the club to make a decision before the end of the summer transfer window, as he wants the opportunity to continue his career outside Saudi Arabia.
Saudi journalist Mohammed Al-Bakiri reported that three overseas offers had reached Al-Ittihad’s management. The proposals were initially received by Al-Ghamdi through his agent before being presented to the club, although Al-Ittihad have yet to decide how they will respond.
The identity of the interested clubs has not been disclosed, but the approaches give Al-Ghamdi more than one possible route into European football. The midfielder is now waiting for Al-Ittihad to determine whether it will allow him to leave or retain him as part of the squad for the coming campaign.
Al-Ghamdi’s preference for a move is linked to concerns over his playing opportunities. Competition in midfield is intense, with several players capable of occupying the same positions, raising the possibility that he could struggle to secure regular minutes during the new season.
The 23-year-old is therefore expected to place particular importance on the amount of playing time available to him when considering his next step. His desire to play more frequently could become a decisive factor in determining whether he remains at Al-Ittihad or pursues another spell abroad.
Al-Ghamdi has previously experienced football outside Saudi Arabia, meaning a move to Europe would represent a further stage in his professional development rather than his first overseas opportunity. However, no final decision has yet been made by either the player or the club.
Al-Ittihad must now weigh the three offers against its plans for the midfielder and the needs of the squad. Al-Ghamdi, meanwhile, will continue to await clarity on whether he can begin a new European adventure or stay with the Saudi club despite the competition for a place in the starting line-up.
His future is expected to become clearer before the summer transfer window closes, with the player’s desire for greater involvement likely to remain central to the outcome.
