Flurry Of Activities At Al Ettifaq On Deadline Day With Seko Fofana Among The New Signings
While other leagues have until midnight on January 31st to close their transfer business, the Saudi Pro League’s window slammed shut at midnight on January 30th. Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq were among the busiest on the day, with the former Liverpool captain keen on making tweaks to his team to prepare for a rigorous second half of the season. The Commandoes must turn things around quickly and escape their current slump. Here’s a summary of the ins and outs at Al Ettifaq
Ins
- Seko Fofana and Abdullah Mado from Al Nassr on a half-season loan deal each. Fofana is expected to fill the gap Jordan Henderson left when he signed for Ajax earlier this month.
- Khalid Al Ghannam from Al Nassr on a permanent deal.
- Toko Ekambi on a permanent deal.
Outs
- Mohamed Mahzari renewed his contract until 2026 and then headed out on loan to Al Taawoun for the rest of the season.
- Brazilian Vitinho joined Al Shabab on a half-season loan deal.
- Ahmed Al Ghamdi joined Ittihad on a half-season loan deal.
- Marcel Tisserand joined Al Abha on a half-season loan deal.
- Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi joined Al Taawoun on a half-season loan deal.
Gerrard will now turn his attention to the second half of the season, hoping the new arrivals will kickstart Al Ettifaq’s season.
