Al-Qadsiah sign German midfielder Julian Weigl from Borussia Monchengladbach

AL-KHOBAR: Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah has completed the signing of German midfielder Julian Weigl from Borussia Monchengladbach, the club announced on Monday.

The 29-year-old joins on a two-year contract with an option to extend for a third year. According to reports, Weigl will earn up to €7 million ($8.2 million) annually with the newly-promoted SPL club.

Weigl, a defensive midfielder, arrives as a direct replacement for Argentine international Equi Fernandez, who recently made the switch to Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.

During his time at Borussia Monchengladbach, Weigl made 94 appearances, scoring three goals and providing six assists.

He brings a wealth of experience from European football, having also previously played for clubs like Benfica and Borussia Dortmund.

Al-Qadsiah welcomed the player via its official account on X (formerly Twitter), posting: “For the Knights Battalion... security has increased. From the German League, Weigl has arrived.”