Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, one of the heroes of Morocco's historic World Cup run in Qatar, has completed a move to Al Hilal from Sevilla, days after Neymar joined the Saudi Pro League giants.
The 32-year-old stopper, more commonly known as Bono, has cost Hilal a reported €21 million and has signed a three-year contract. "The board of directors of Al-Hilal Club Company has signed 'Yassine Bono', goalkeeper of Morocco national team and Spain's Sevilla," Al Hilal posted on social media. "Bono's contract lasts for three seasons, until 2026.
The signing ceremony was taking place at Four Seasons George V hotel in Paris, France. "The board of directors has offered sincere gratitude and appreciation to the golden member HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal for funding this deal." Bono's arrival continues a stunning summer transfer window for Hilal, whose transfer business would be the envy of many top European clubs.
Earlier this week, the Riyadh club shattered their own Saudi Pro League (SPL) transfer record to sign Brazilian superstar Neymar for a reported €90m.