Egyptian and Saudi football fans are awaiting the announcement of the deal for Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, the former Al-Ahly star, to join Al-Riyadh team.
Al-Ahly announced the end of the contract with Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet in an official statement today, Tuesday.
Bander Al-Muqail, president of Saudi Al-Riyadh Club, recently stated that they have settled the deal for Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, and nothing remains but the official announcement after reaching an agreement with Al-Ahly.
Trezeguet had returned to Al-Ahly in June 2025 after a 10-year professional journey.
The 31-year-old succeeded in shining individually after being the top scorer for Al-Ahly in the league and the African Champions League, despite not winning titles except the local Super Cup.
Training camp in Austria
Trezeguet is scheduled to join Al-Riyadh Saudi team immediately after the official announcement, as they are currently camping in Austria.
Al-Riyadh began their camp in Austria on July 8 and will continue until the 28th of the same month, and they are scheduled to play several friendly matches.
Renewing the contract with coach Mauricio Dolak
The management of Al-Riyadh Club had begun the first steps of preparation for the new sports season by renewing the contract of Brazilian Mauricio Dolak.
This step aims to ensure the stability of Al-Riyadh's technical staff and continue working on the ambitious sports project that aims to build a strong identity for the team.
Al-Riyadh had secured survival in the Saudi Roshn League after winning in the last round against Al-Akhdoud, finishing the competition in fifteenth place.
The start date of the Saudi League for the 2026-2027 season
The Roshn Saudi League season kicks off on August 13, 2026, and concludes on May 29, 2027.
Trezeguet will be ready to start participating with Al-Riyadh in the Saudi League.
Al-Riyadh Saudi includes a number of foreign players such as Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan, Frenchman Yoann Barbet, Algerian Victor Lekhal, Portuguese Tozé, and Argentine Luca Ramírez.
Watch clips from Al-Riyadh Saudi's training from here or view the attached album above
