Saudi giants Ittihad Jeddah have officially announced the signing of Algeria international Houssem Aouar from AS Roma.
The transfer fee is expected to be in the region of €12 million, earning Roma a considerable amount considering he was signed as a free transfer just last summer.
Aouar will join a midfield already consisting of Fabinho and Kanté as the Tigers are eyeing the Saudi Pro League title after a disappointing season which saw them finish fifth and miss out on Asian spots.
This news does not come as a surprise, as Aouar struggled for game time in Rome, eventually leading to his departure. He featured in only 25 matches, scoring a total of four goals throughout all competitions.
Aouar will be looking for a fresh start in the Saudi Pro League and impress to seal a spot in the Algerian national team ahead of the deciding stages of the World Cup qualifiers.
He becomes Ittihad Jeddah’s fourth summer signing after deals for Ettifaq’s Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, and Al Shabab duo Hamed Al-Shanqiti and Saad Al-Mousa.
Having appointed Laurent Blanc as a new manager, the club is also said to be closing on a deal with Aston Villa star Moussa Diaby and AS Roma’s youngster Jan Oliveras.
