AS Roma midfielder Houssem Aouar has officially joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad for a reported fee of €12 million plus bonuses. The move
represents a huge profit for the Serie A club after the player joined the Stadio Olimpico on a free transfer last summer when his contract with Lyon expired.
Aouar scored four goals in 25 appearances for the Giallorossi, but he failed to establish himself as a regular under either Jose Mourinho or Daniele De Rossi.
“Welcome Aouar,” Al-Ittihad announced on the X platform after signing Aouar on a four-year deal, where he will link up with the likes of Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Fabinho at Al-Ittihad.
After being pursued for two summers by the Giallorossi, Aouar arrived with high hopes. However, his season in Rome ended up being mostly a disappointment as he collected four goals in 25 appearances in all competitions and never really established an important role in the side. For the Giallorossi, the sale represents an injection of cash into โปรโมชั่น ufabet the coffers as Florent Ghisolfi looks to bring in more players that fit Daniele De Rossi’s vision for his side.
Houssem-Eddine Chaabane Aouar
born 30 June 1998 is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad and the Algeria national team.
Born in France, he made one appearance for his country of birth before switching his allegiance to Algeria. He made his debut for the latter in June 2023, and represented the national team at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.