In a long-awaited step as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan, the management of Al-Ahli Club is close to announcing the appointment of Ahmad Eid, one of the most prominent figures in the club and Saudi football, to a prestigious advisory position within the club.

According to reliable media sources, the agreement between the two parties has reached its final stages, with expectations that the official announcement of the appointment will be made in the coming days.

Ahmad Eid has a golden career with Al-Ahli, having emerged as an outstanding player for the team during the 1970s and 1980s, successfully winning several local and regional championships with the club.

He also had a successful experience with the Saudi national team, participating in several international events, confirming his strong presence at the national level as a player representing the golden generation of that era.

After retiring, he continued his career in administrative work, eventually becoming the president of the Saudi Football Federation in 2012, becoming the first elected president, and leading significant organizational transformations during his tenure.

The new advisory position comes as part of a comprehensive project to develop the institutional structure within Al-Ahli, aiming to utilize the expertise of the club's icons to guide the upcoming phase.