Saudi Al-Ahli Club announced the departure of left-back Matteo Dams during the ongoing summer transfer window to Belgian club Club Brugge.
Dams' departure coincides with Al-Ahli's moves to restructure its squad for the new 2026/2027 season, specifically identifying the players the technical staff will rely on in the coming phase.
Saudi Al-Ahli announces Matteo Dams' departure
Al-Ahli Club published a statement on its official website, which read: "The club has agreed to sell the remaining duration of the contract of first-team football player, Belgian Matteo Dams, to Belgian club Club Brugge, thereby ending his journey with Al-Ahli after the period he spent wearing the team's shirt."
The statement from Al-Raqi added: "Dams participated with the team in several local and continental competitions during the past period and was part of the squad that won the AFC Champions League Elite title for the 2025-2026 season, as well as the 2025 Saudi Super Cup."
It concluded: "Al-Ahli Club Company expressed its gratitude to Matteo Dams for the period he spent with the team, wishing him success in his next step with Club Brugge."
Despite Dams' participation in several matches for Al-Raqi, he affirmed his desire to return to his home country and undergo a new experience with one of the most prominent clubs in the Belgian league in the new season.
Dams participated in 22 matches for Al-Ahli Club last season across various competitions, totaling 1,856 minutes, and successfully provided 3 assists without scoring any goals.
