Saudi Al-Hilal Club announced, this Friday evening, its approval of the transfer of the first football team player, to the Dutch Ajax Club, during the current summer transfer period.
The Board of Directors of the Saudi Al-Hilal Club Company, headed by Nawaf bin Saad, approved the sale of the remaining period of the Brazilian Marcos Leonardo's contract, to the Dutch Ajax Club, as stated by the club in its statement on its official website.
The Board of Directors of Al-Hilal Club was keen to extend its sincere thanks and appreciation to the Brazilian player for all the efforts he made, wishing him success in his upcoming journey.
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Leonardo had joined the ranks of Al-Hilal Club, in September 2024, coming from the Portuguese Benfica Club, with a contract extending for five years, and contributed by scoring 48 goals, and achieved with the Asian giant the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, in addition to his participation in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Leonardo played for Santos Club in Brazil at the beginning of his sports career, until his transfer to the Portuguese capital "Lisbon" in January 2024, and his joining the Portuguese Benfica Club, and his participations with the Brazilian national teams for the age groups were distinguished through his participation with the under-23, under-20, and under-17 teams.
