Press reports revealed on Thursday that Saudi club Al-Hilal has reached an amicable agreement with veteran defender Ali Al-Bulaihi to mutually terminate his contract.
Al-Bulaihi's negotiations with the Riyadh-based club's management regarding contract termination had previously stalled due to disagreements over financial details for ending the deal.
Al-Hilal agrees with Al-Bulaihi to terminate the contract
According to the newspaper "Okaz," Al-Hilal Club has reached an agreement with Ali Al-Bulaihi to end the contractual relationship between both parties, paving the way for the player's departure from the first team squad.
Al-Bulaihi's situation with Al-Hilal changed significantly, as he was excluded from the plans of Italian coach Simone Inzaghi for the current 2026/2027 season.
In January 2026, Al-Bulaihi joined Al-Shabab Club on a six-month loan deal, seeking regular playing time to secure his spot in the Saudi national team for the 2026 World Cup.
Al-Bulaihi had joined Al-Hilal during the summer transfer window of 2017, coming from Al-Fateh Club, beginning a long journey during which he became one of the most prominent defenders in the club's modern history.
The veteran defender played 263 matches in all competitions wearing the blue jersey of the capital club, scoring 23 goals and providing 3 assists, according to data from the global website "Transfermarkt."
