Al-Ahli Sets Its Sights on French Talent Doumbouya

Young French defender Amadou Doumbouya, aged 18, is nearing a departure from Nice, as he has become a target for Al-Ahli Jeddah, which is looking to strengthen its defense in the coming days.

French newspaper 'L'Équipe' reported that the player's contract with Nice ends in just one season, while coach Frank Haise does not consider him in his plans due to the abundance of defensive options, making his departure highly likely.

Reports suggest that the Saudi league could be Doumbouya's next destination, with clear interest from Al-Ahli in acquiring the defender, benefiting from the player's current situation as he is sidelined from his French team's plans.

The advantage of the deal lies in the Saudi league regulations that do not count foreign players under 21 years old towards the limit on professional players, which gives Al-Ahli an additional opportunity to finalize the contract without affecting the balance of their roster.

Al-Ahli recently finalized the signing of Valentin Atangana, a 20-year-old midfielder from Reims, as part of a clear policy focused on attracting young players from European fields.

According to official timelines, the club's management has until September 10th to finalize the deal, making the coming days crucial in determining the future of the promising French defender with Al-Ahli.

With this approach, Al-Ahli confirms its desire to combine building a team capable of immediate competition while investing in young elements that can develop and make a difference in the long term.