The Saudi Pro League, newly named the ROSHN Saudi League, kicks off with excitement levels the highest it’s been for years. New sponsorship, plenty of new signings during the summer, intrigue over who will challenge for the title and players Saudi and foreign eyeing the World Cup in November.
The Saudi Professional League may currently be between seasons but the big clubs in the competition are never far away from the headlines. Defending champions Al-Hilal are unable to sign new players in the current transfer window. Al-Ittihad are not only preparing for the new season and trying to improve on their second place in the league, but must do so with the knowledge
Al-Ittihad’s chances of clinching a first Saudi Professional League title since 2009 were dented this week with star striker Abderrazak Hamdallah banned for four months just weeks ahead of the 2022-23 season. To make matters worse, the club are also unable to register new players in the next transfer window. The punishment was handed down by the Saudi Arabia Football