Attention within the Saudi sports community is focused on a historic move, as Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz approaches the announcement of acquiring Al Hilal Club in one of the largest investment deals.

The details indicate that the official announcement of the anticipated deal will be made before the end of this December, with financial estimates reaching approximately two billion dollars, equivalent to 7.5 billion Saudi riyals.

According to what was reported by the newspaper "Asharq Al-Awsat," the majority of the deal's value will go to the Saudi Public Investment Fund, along with an additional amount allocated to the Ministry of Sports.

The sources clarified that negotiations between the two parties began nearly a full year ago, and only a few minor details remain before Prince Alwaleed bin Talal completes the full acquisition of the club.

Bin Talal is scheduled to purchase 75 percent of the Public Investment Fund's stake, in addition to acquiring the remaining 25 percent from the Ministry of Sports.

Thus, Al Hilal Club will enter the year 2026 with a new investor owning 100 percent, marking a historic first in the club's long-standing history.

In a related context, reports indicated that Al-Ittihad Club, currently owned by the Public Investment Fund, does not appear close to divestment, as negotiations with several investors continue. The same situation applies to Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli clubs.