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SportsSaudi media: Al-Ittihad in talks with Espanyol over Serbian defender Simic transfer
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According to Saudi Sports TV, Al-Ittihad Club management has begun preliminary negotiations with Spanish club RCD Espanyol regarding the transfer of Serbian defender Jan-Carl Simic. The deal could be a permanent transfer or a loan. Al-Ittihad is restructuring its squad for the new season, aiming to reduce the number of foreign players to better align with coaching staff needs. The transfer is contingent on the player's consent. Simic joined Al-Ittihad last summer on a contract until 2029 to bolster defensive options for the first team and U21 squad. Since joining, he has made 15 appearances across all competitions, totaling 1,166 minutes, receiving two yellow cards and scoring no goals.
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Source: Hupu Football News | July 29
According to Saudi Sports TV, sources close to the club have revealed that Al-Ittihad Club management has initiated preliminary negotiations with Spanish club RCD Espanyol regarding the transfer of their first-team Serbian defender Jan-Carl Simic. The deal could be either a permanent transfer or a loan.
Sources indicate that Al-Ittihad management is currently focused on restructuring the squad for the new season, planning to reduce the number of foreign players to better align with the coaching staff's needs.
Even if an agreement is ultimately reached, whether the deal with the Spanish club goes through depends on the player's consent to the transfer. This squad adjustment comes at a time when player selection for the new season is underway.
Al-Ittihad signed Simic last summer to strengthen the defensive capabilities of both the first team and the U21 squad, with a contract running until 2029.
Since joining, the Serbian player has made 15 appearances for the club in all competitions, totaling 1,166 minutes on the pitch. During this time, he received two yellow cards but did not score any goals.
Source: arriyadiyah
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