Al-Hilal, probably the most profitable soccer membership in Saudi Arabia, have accomplished the signing of Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou from Spanish facet Sevilla. The 32-year-old shot-stopper, also referred to as Bono, has dedicated to a three-year contract with the Saudi Arabian Pro League membership.
The announcement of Bounou’s transfer was made public via the membership’s messaging platform X (beforehand often known as Twitter) with Al-Hilal stating proudly, “The Atlantic lion is our goalie.” Although Bono’s switch charge was not explicitly revealed, it’s reported that Sevilla will obtain a cost of round 21 million euros (USD 22.8 million) for the deal.
One of the important thing supporters of this acquisition is Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, honorary President of Al-Hilal, who sponsored the transaction. Bounou, who was the first-choice goalkeeper for Sevilla, boasts an illustrious profession, with two Europa League titles beneath his belt. He additionally contributed considerably to Morocco’s pitstop on the 2022 World Cup semi-finals in Qatar.
Bounou was additionally a possible goal for international soccer giants Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, who considered him as a possible stand-in for injured gamers Thibaut Courtois and Manuel Neuer, respectively.
With 66 trophies to their identify, together with 18 home league titles and 4 Asian Champions League crowns, Al-Hilal are evidently on a quest for continued dominance. This push is additional exemplified by their newest signings, which embrace Brazilian striker Neymar from Paris St Germain and former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Ruben Neves.
The membership has additionally secured Serbia’s Sergei Milinkovic-Savic, Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly, and one other Brazilian striker, Malcom. The upcoming face-off in opposition to Al-Feiha within the Saudi Pro League on Saturday will present a possibility for these new gamers to contribute to Al-Hilal’s spectacular legacy.
Published On:
Aug 18, 2023
