The well-known sporting director, Michael Edwards, has rejected the idea of joining Al-Hilal, despite previous interest from the club's management, as revealed by British journalist Ben Jacobs.

Jacobs explained that Al-Hilal did not make any official offer to Edwards, nor were there any direct meetings between the two parties, although the club expressed initial interest in attracting him.

The journalist indicated that all that transpired between the two sides was limited to a brief discussion centered around the transfer of striker Darwin Nunez, without any mention of taking up an administrative position within the club.

Regarding the possibility of Edwards working in the Saudi league, indicators show his inclination towards Al-Ittihad, as he has close ties with some administrative members of the club.

Currently, Edwards plays an active role in managing Liverpool's transfers for the summer of 2025, serving as the executive director of football at the FSG group that owns the English club.

His activities are not limited to the transfer market; he is also involved in planning a new investment project aimed at purchasing a second club under the FSG umbrella, supported by owner John Henry.

These data suggest that Edwards' future is still tied to European projects, even though Saudi clubs continue to seek to attract global talents.

Despite his rejection of Al-Hilal, the interest of Saudi clubs in his capabilities reflects their aspiration to embrace global expertise in the administrative field to support their artistic and sporting boom.

The door remains open for a potential rapprochement between Edwards and Al-Ittihad, given the administrative harmony between the two sides, and what unexpected partnerships the future may hold.