Wijnaldum back in RSL with Al Ittihad - and other deadline day deals

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·7 September 2026

Wijnaldum back in RSL with Al Ittihad - and other deadline day deals

Georginio Wijnaldum is back in the Roshn Saudi League, with the former Al Ettifaq captain arguably the headline deal to go through on a busy final day of the 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League summer transfer window.

The ex-Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, who left Al Ettifaq in July as a free agent, was announced as Al Ittihad’s new signing late on Sunday. He has agreed to an initial one-year deal.

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Wijnaldum, 35, shone during three seasons at Al Ettifaq, scoring 36 goals and registering 16 assists from 96 RSL appearances. Last season was the high point, with Wijnaldum - a keen photographer, don’t you know? - bagging 16 goals and seven assists.