The transfer market is witnessing rapid developments as French defender Theo Hernandez is nearing his departure from AC Milan to join Al-Hilal Saudi under coach Simone Inzaghi.

According to Italian sports newspapers, the deal, which had been conducted in secrecy over the past few weeks, has accelerated significantly following Al-Hilal's elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup by Brazilian Fluminense.

Al-Hilal's exit from the quarter-finals of the tournament marked a pivotal turning point in the negotiation process, as the team became free from its international commitments, allowing it to fully focus on closing the anticipated deal.

Reports indicated that negotiations between the two parties had reached advanced stages before the tournament; however, Al-Hilal's management decided to postpone finalizing the deal to maintain the players' focus.

With the team's journey in the Club World Cup coming to an end, the conditions have become ideal for the official signing, with expectations that negotiations will conclude in the coming days.