Reijnders, Spertsyan, Trezeguet, Mugisha: One standout summer signing from all 18 RSL clubs | OneFootball

With the transfer window shut, here is one standout summer signing from each Roshn Saudi League club.

According to spl.com.sa, the market drew global attention, so these are the arrivals to watch.

Abha signed former Belgium international, Premier League winner Michy Batshuayi. Al Ahli spotlight Eduard Spertsyan, on two goals and two assists. Al Ettifaq turned to Jordan Larsson after Georginio Wijnaldum left. Al Faisaly added Theo Bongonda after DR Congo’s 2026 World Cup, including a Round of 32 tie with England. Al Fateh landed Lukas Haraslin from Sparta Prague. Al Fayha recruited 34-year-old Paulo Oliveira to bolster a defence that shipped 54.

Al Hazem made history with Bonheur Mugisha, the RSL’s first Rwandan. Al Hilal secured Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa’s all-time Premier League top scorer. Al Ittihad signed Georginio Wijnaldum on deadline day, arriving with three RSL seasons. Al Khaleej chose Miguel Crespo, a winger who made his name in Türkiye. Al Kholood plucked Julien Domingues from France’s third tier with Dijon. Al Nassr added Samu Costa, joining compatriots Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Al Qadsiah landed Tijjani Reijnders, the former Manchester City star, with three goals in five for Brendan Rodgers’ side. Al Riyadh brought in Mahmoud Trezeguet, another summer World Cup participant. Al Shabab signed Roger Martinez after prolific seasons at Al Taawoun. Al Taawoun opted for Abderrazak Hamdallah, second all-time behind Omar Al Somah. Diriyah Club took Darwin Nunez on loan in a late triple swoop. NEOM SC’s standout is Jordanian winger Mohannad Abu Taha.

Source: spl.com.sa

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