Reports have revealed that Saudi clubs Al-Ittihad and Al-Qadisiyah are interested in signing Malian midfielder Diadi Samasiko, who has become a free agent after the end of his contract with Hoffenheim in Germany.

The annual offer reportedly made by Al-Ittihad was $4.5 million, while Al-Qadisiyah's offer was valued at $3 million, raising questions about the seriousness of the proposals.

Several sports critics believe that leaking this information could be part of the player's agent's strategy to create an opportunity in the Saudi league by attracting media attention.

Samasiko did not feature regularly last season, as he only participated in 10 matches and suffered a series of injuries that affected his continuity with Hoffenheim.

Considering the contracting standards recently adopted by Al-Ittihad and Al-Qadisiyah, analysts are skeptical about the compatibility of the Malian player's level with the aspirations of both teams for the upcoming season.