Today, press reports revealed that Al-Ittihad Saudi Club intends to sell its Moroccan striker Youssef Al-Nassiri during the current summer transfer window, in a surprising move following his joining the club last January. This decision comes after a short period that Al-Nassiri spent wearing the “Al-Ameed” jersey, having been recruited from Turkish club Fenerbahçe for a deal worth 15 million euros.
Al-Ittihad’s desire to let go of Al-Nassiri aims at signing another foreign striker to strengthen the team’s ranks in preparation for the new football season. According to press reports, the club’s management has asked Al-Nassiri to look for suitable offers that meet Al-Ittihad’s financial ambitions, in addition to reaching an agreement regarding his outstanding financial dues.
Since joining Al-Ittihad, Youssef Al-Nassiri has participated in 18 matches across all competitions, scoring 8 goals and providing one assist. These numbers, although good, were not enough to convince the club management to retain his services for another season, reinforcing the decision of Al-Ittihad to sell Al-Nassiri.
The coming days are expected to witness intense movements in the transfer market to determine the next destination for the Moroccan striker. The Saudi sports community and Moroccan fans await to see whether Al-Nassiri will find a new club that meets his ambitions and fulfills Al-Ittihad’s financial demands. The decision by Al-Ittihad to sell Al-Nassiri opens the door to many speculations about the player’s future and the possibility of his return to the European league.
