Al-Ittihad Club continues its preparations for the winter transfer market, relying on the anticipated updates regarding the regulations for foreign-born players, which will shape the team's upcoming moves.

Media reports have circulated that the Saudi Football Federation is considering amending the registration system for underage foreign-born players, starting from the 2025-2026 season, with the proposal being presented for a vote during its current meetings with the clubs.

The Al-Ittihad management is closely monitoring the outcomes of these decisions, especially regarding the status of homegrown players within the squads, before proceeding with steps to sign new players in the upcoming period.

The newspaper "Al-Riyadiyah" pointed out that the two young players, Malian Mamadou Doumbia (born in 2004) and Albanian Mario Mitaj (born in 2003), could become part of the eight starting foreign players if the changes being worked on by the Football Association since June 2024 are approved.

The federal administration emphasizes that knowing the General Assembly's final decision regarding the youth players is a pivotal step, as it will precisely determine the team's winter needs, especially given the focus on recruiting youth players who provide greater flexibility in the technical rosters for upcoming seasons.

Al-Ittihad continues its journey in the Roshn League, currently occupying seventh place with 14 points, earned from four wins, two draws, and three losses, while planning to strengthen its squad to regain strong competitiveness in the second half of the season.