French star Theo Hernandez edges closer to leaving AC Milan for Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal. The defender looks set to reunite with coach Simone Inzaghi after weeks of secret talks between both clubs. Italian sports papers report the move has gained serious momentum following recent events. Al-Hilal crashed out of the FIFA Club World Cup against Brazilian side Fluminense. Their tournament exit opened the door for transfer business to resume at full speed.
The Saudi team had put negotiations on hold during their Club World Cup campaign. Management wanted players focused on matches rather than transfer speculation. Al-Hilal reached the quarter-finals before Fluminense knocked them out of the competition. The elimination freed up time and energy for completing the Hernandez deal. Both clubs had already made significant progress on terms before the tournament started.
Al-Hilal can concentrate fully on signing the Milan defender after their World Cup disappointment. The timing works perfectly for finalizing what promises to be a major transfer. Sources close to the negotiations expect everything to wrap up within days. Hernandez appears ready to make the switch to Saudi football under his former coach. The deal represents another high-profile move to the Middle East for European talent.
The Saudi team had put negotiations on hold during their Club World Cup campaign. Management wanted players focused on matches rather than transfer speculation. Al-Hilal reached the quarter-finals before Fluminense knocked them out of the competition. The elimination freed up time and energy for completing the Hernandez deal. Both clubs had already made significant progress on terms before the tournament started.
Al-Hilal can concentrate fully on signing the Milan defender after their World Cup disappointment. The timing works perfectly for finalizing what promises to be a major transfer. Sources close to the negotiations expect everything to wrap up within days. Hernandez appears ready to make the switch to Saudi football under his former coach. The deal represents another high-profile move to the Middle East for European talent.
