Qatar soccer club Al Sadd completed the acquisition of midfielder Agustin Soria from Defensor Sporting on Saturday. The 20-year-old Uruguayan player agreed to terms on a contract extending through 2030. Club officials announced the signing as part of their strategy to bolster the roster for next season. Soria brings technical skills to the midfield position and offers flexibility as a right-back option. His versatility makes him a valuable asset for the team's tactical plans.
The signing represents one element of Al Sadd's broader roster management approach. Team leadership recently extended deals with several core players such as captain Hassan Al Haydos and star Akram Afif. Brazilian players Guilherme Torres and Pedro Miguel also received new contracts. Ahmed Suhail rounds out the group of renewed players. These moves demonstrate the club's commitment to maintaining squad stability.
Al Sadd will conduct preseason training activities at a Spanish facility from July 16 through August 4. The preparation period aims to ready players for domestic league competition and continental tournaments. The upcoming 2025-2026 campaign presents opportunities across multiple competitions.
The club captured the Qatar Stars League championship during the recently finished 2024-2025 season. Al Sadd accumulated 52 points to finish ahead of second-place Al Duhail. The two-point margin secured the title for the team. Al Sadd advanced to the AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinals before falling to Kawasaki Frontale. The Japanese club eliminated Al Sadd with a 3-2 victory.
The signing represents one element of Al Sadd's broader roster management approach. Team leadership recently extended deals with several core players such as captain Hassan Al Haydos and star Akram Afif. Brazilian players Guilherme Torres and Pedro Miguel also received new contracts. Ahmed Suhail rounds out the group of renewed players. These moves demonstrate the club's commitment to maintaining squad stability.
Al Sadd will conduct preseason training activities at a Spanish facility from July 16 through August 4. The preparation period aims to ready players for domestic league competition and continental tournaments. The upcoming 2025-2026 campaign presents opportunities across multiple competitions.
The club captured the Qatar Stars League championship during the recently finished 2024-2025 season. Al Sadd accumulated 52 points to finish ahead of second-place Al Duhail. The two-point margin secured the title for the team. Al Sadd advanced to the AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinals before falling to Kawasaki Frontale. The Japanese club eliminated Al Sadd with a 3-2 victory.
