Ritsu Doan's move to Saudi Arabia collapses

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·31 August 2026

It was reported earlier on Monday that Ritsu Doan was set to join Al-Ittihad from Eintracht Frankfurt before the end of the transfer window.

However, according to both FAZ and Kicker, the Japanese international’s proposed move to Saudi Arabia has now fallen through.

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The 28-year-old is understood to have rejected the transfer for personal reasons and will remain with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Doan only joined Die Adler from SC Freiburg last summer.