2025-26 RSL Transfer Centre

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The 2025-26 summer transfer window is upon us, with plenty of moves and appointments taking place already ahead of the new Roshn Saudi League season.

But never fear, we’ll keep you across all of the comings and goings as one of the most exciting periods in the football calendar unfurls.

Are your club building a team to compete for the title that Al Ittihad secured in superb style last term? Or are they looking to push for continental competition? Or even make their mark after sealing a spot in the top flight through qualification from the First Division League?

Whatever it is, we’ve got you covered. So, sit back, relax, and scroll through the info below - further proof that the RSL is becoming one of the destinations in world football.

Al Ittihad

In:

Player From
Mohammed Barnawi Al Hilal

 

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Player To
   

 

Karim Benzema with King's Cup trophy among the Al Ittihad fans

How star man Benzema delivered on Al Ittihad fan promise - and big time

Al Ittihad's title-winning captain RSL Player of Season

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Al Hilal

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Player From
Ali Lajami Al Nassr
Abdulkarim Darisi Al Ahli
Musab Al Juwayr Al Shabab (End of Loan)
Abdulelah Al Malki Al Ettifaq (End of Loan)
Abdullah Radif Al Ettifaq (End of Loan)
Abdullah Al Zaid NEOM SC (End of Loan)

 

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Player To
Mohammed Al Owais AlUla

 

Al Hilal manager Simone Izaghi

Innovative and intense: What 'one of greatest coaches' Inzaghi will bring to Al Hilal

Italian debuts in dugout at FIFA Club World Cup

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Al Nassr

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Player From
Abdulaziz Al Elewai Al Ettifaq (End of Loan)
Abdulmalik Al Jaber FK Zeljeznicar Sarajevo

 

Out:

Player To
Ali Lajami Al Hilal
Jhon Duran Fenerbahce (Loan)

 

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Al Qadsiah

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Player From
Mohammed Al Thani Al Hazem
Abdullah Al Salem Al Khaleej
Christopher Bonsu Baah KRC Genk

 

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Nacho and Jehad Thirki have played a huge role in Al Qadsiah's brilliant backline

Jehad Thikri: fast-rising Saudi at Al Qadsiah learning from Nacho's nous

Young defender thriving this season, earning national call-up

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Al Ahli

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Player To
Abdulkarim Darisi Al Hilal
Ezgjan Alioski FC Lugano

 

Ziyad Al Johani (L) and Riyad Mahrez celebrate Al Ahli winning AFC Champions League Elite

'We are best in Asia so we have to say it' - Mahrez on Al Ahli's Asian success

Jeddah club lift first AFC Champions League crown

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Al Shabab

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Player From
   

 

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Player To
Mohammed Al Thani End of Loan
Musab Al Juwayr Al Hilal (End of Loan)

 

Imanol Alguacil arrived early in Riyadh to get to work at Al Shabab

'So many strings to his bow': Why Al Shabab opted for Alguacil

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Al Ettifaq

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Player From
   

 

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Player To
Karl Toko-Ekambi End of Contract
Vitinho End of Contract
Abdulelah Al Malki Al Hilal (End of Loan)
Abdullah Radif Al Hilal (End of Loan)
Abdulaziz Al Elewai Al Nassr (End of Loan)
Josen Escobar CD America de Cali (End of Loan)
Berat Ozdemir Basaksehir FK
Marcel Tisserand End of Contract
Marwan Al Haidari Al Khaleej
Abdullah Al Owaishir End of Contract
Mohammed Mahzari Al Taawoun
Ahmed Bamasud Al Fayha (End of Loan)
Demarai Gray Birmingham City

 

New Al Ettifaq manager Saad Al Shehri

Al Ettifaq's impressive Al Shehri flying flag for Saudi coaches in RSL

Dammam-born manager replaced Steven Gerrard at club

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Al Taawoun

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Player From
Renne Rivas Caracas FC
Mohammed Mahzari Al Ettifaq

 

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Al Taawoun's Musa Barrow (L) celebrates wonder goal v Al Ittihad

Musa Barrow: in-form forward thriving at Al Taawoun after shining in Serie A

Gambia international started 2024-25 RSL in fine fashion

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Al Kholood

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Player From
   

 

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Player To
Aliou Dieng Al Ahly SC (End of Loan)

 

Al Kholood captain William Troost-Ekong

Troost-Ekong: On embracing Saudi, charity work, life after football & Nigeria AFCON aim

SPL sits down with Al Kholood and Super Eagles captain

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Al Fateh

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Mohammed Al Fuhaid End of Contract
Ammar Al Dohaim End of Contract

 

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Al Riyadh

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Player From
Osama Al Bawardi Al Najmah
Maher Al Mutairi Al Zulfi
Sulaiman Hazazi Al Zulfi
Mohammed Al Khaibari Al Khaleej
Fahad Al Jizani Jeddah
Sultan Al Essa Al Hazem

 

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New Al Riyadh manager Javier Calleja

Al Riyadh appoint Spaniard Javier Calleja

Former Villarreal manager joins club for 2025-26 RSL

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Al Khaleej

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Player From
Marwan Al Haidari Al Ettifaq

 

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Player To
Abdullah Al Salem Al Qadsiah
Mohammed Al Khaibari Al Riyadh

 

Abdullah Al Salem for Al Khaleej

Abdullah Al Salem: free-scoring Saudi lighting up RSL with Al Khaleej

Striker has six goals in past three league appearances

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Al Fayha

In:

Player From
Rayan Al Mutairi Al Najmah
Ahmed Bamasud Al Ittihad
Jason Remeseiro FC Arouca

 

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Player To
Faris Abdi NEOM SC

 

Al Fayha's Fashion Sakala celebrates huge win v Al Okhdood

Sakala dancing in delight as Al Fayha move to cusp of survival

Majma'ah side practically safe after huge MW32 win

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Damac

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Al Okhdood

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Player From
   

 

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Player To
Alex Collado Al Shamal SC
Saviour Godwin FC Baniyas

 

Saviour Godwin opens scoring for Al Okhdood at Al Nassr

Al Okhdood's Saviour: galvanised Godwin coming good at just right time

Nigerian netted 3 winners in past 5 RSL games

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NEOM SC

In:

Player From
Amadou Kone Stade Reims
Alexandre Lacazette Olympique Lyon
Faris Abdi Al Fayha
Marcin Bulka OGC Nice

 

Out:

Player To
Abdullah Al Zaid Al Hilal (End of Loan)
Mbaye Diagne End of Contract

 

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (L) and Alexandre Lacazette at Arsenal

Following Auba's footsteps, Lacazette eyes similar impact at NEOM SC

Former Arsenal teammates reunite in RSL

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Al Najmah

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Player From
   

 

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Player To
Rayan Al Mutairi Al Fayha
Osama Al Bawardi Al Riyadh

 

Al Najmah celebrate scoring

Al Najmah gain historic RSL promotion

Unaizah-based side join NEOM in 2025-26 RSL

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Al Hazem

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Player From
   

 

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Player To
Mohammed Al Thani Al Qadsiah
Sultan Al Essa Al Riyadh

 

Al Hazem celebrate promotion to the RSL

Al Hazem seal immediate RSL return

Ar Rass-based side win first-ever FDL Play-off Final

 

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