Houssem Aouar Joins Al-Ittihad: A New Chapter in Saudi Pro League

Algeria midfielder Houssem Aouar has transferred from AS Roma to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. He signed a four-year contract, joining notable players N'Golo Kante and Fabinho in midfield. Aouar, who played for France in 2020, switched allegiance to Algeria in 2022.

Algerian midfielder Houssem Aouar has finalized a move from AS Roma to Al-Ittihad, Saudi Pro League confirmed on Tuesday.

Aouar, an international player for Algeria, committed to a four-year deal with Laurent Blanc's team.

Al-Ittihad announced Aouar's arrival on social media, adding him to a roster that includes N'Golo Kante and Fabinho. The 26-year-old previously represented France in a 2020 friendly against Ukraine before changing his national allegiance to Algeria, his parents' birthplace, last year.

(With inputs from agencies.)