With the signing of Edouard Mendy, Al-Ahli have joined the ranks of Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal in securing the services of international stars in deals that make headlines around the world.
The Senegalese goalkeeper arrives from Chelsea and his transfer is quite a coup for the three-time Saudi Pro League champions, who have just returned to the top flight from a season in the second tier.
There was already excitement in Jeddah about the coming campaign but the anticipation has moved up a notch with Wednesday’s announcement.
The 31-year-old has experience at the highest levels and was named as the best goalkeeper in the world as recently as 2021 by FIFA.
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