Official: Yacine Adli heads to Saudi Arabia | OneFootball

The French-Algerian midfielder leaves AC Milan for a three-year deal with the Riyadh club

Official: Yacine Adli heads to Saudi Arabia

Yacine Adli has officially joined Al-Shabab this Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The French international leaves AC Milan to sign a permanent deal with the Saudi club.

Yacine Adli moves to Al-Shabab after two seasons in Italy, including one on loan at Fiorentina. The Saudi club confirmed his arrival via their social media channels, announcing a long-term contract for the Paris Saint-Germain academy graduate. This transfer marks a new chapter for the attacking midfielder, who was unable to secure a regular place at Milan.

The Vitry-sur-Seine native signed with the Rossoneri in 2021 after leaving Bordeaux. Despite a full 2023-2024 season under Stefano Pioli, he was not included in Paulo Fonseca's plans for the summer of 2024. His loan spell at Fiorentina gave him valuable playing time and a chance to revive his career.

Now, Yacine Adli begins a new phase of his career after stints at several prestigious European clubs. He joins Al-Shabab on a three-year contract, running until 2028, with a reported salary of €7 million per year—triple what he was earning at the Rossoneri.